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WSP Seeking Witnesses to Tacoma-area Shooting

November 3, 2023

TACOMA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a shooting that occurred on southbound Interstate 5 near Portland Avenue last month.

The shooting occurred just after midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The victim was driving a red Toyota Rav4 in the left lane of southbound I-5 near Portland Avenue in Tacoma when she heard what sounded like a gunshot and something hitting her car. After driving to a safe location, the victim found a bullet hole in the rear driver’s side door of her car.
Thankfully, no one was injured during this incident.

At this time, investigators have yet to obtain any details about the alleged shooter or vehicle they may have been traveling in. Anyone who may have more information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Kevin Pratt at (253) 538-3173.

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Release sent by Trooper John Dattilo, District 1 PIO