Suspect arrested following shooting spree on I-5 in Washington

Officials in Washington State have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of interstate shootings in the Seattle area that left several people injured.

According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), a series of shootings started around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, September 2, on northbound I-5 between Federal Way and Seattle. Three shootings occurred in a span of about 20 minutes.

Around 11 p.m., three more shootings occurred on southbound I-5 between Federal Way and Pierce County, Washington.

A white Volvo passenger vehicle was identified as a suspect vehicle in the shootings.

Police say six people were injured in the shootings. Two people remain hospitalized, one in critical condition.

According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), deputies responded shortly after 11 p.m. on September 2 to assist WSP with locating and detaining the shooting suspect. Deputies searched a residence but the suspect was not found.

As 12:15 am, on September 3, a PCSO deputy spotted the suspect vehicle at Boulder Apartments on Westridge Ave W. Police used stop sticks to disable the vehicle and initiated a felony traffic stop.

“The suspect was compliant and taken into custody by a Fircrest officer and WSP trooper,” PCSO said.

The suspect is facing first-degree assault charges.

The shooting spree remains under investigation.

You can see PCSO video of the arrest below.