EVERETT — A man shot and killed one person and injured another before dying on I-5 on Sunday afternoon, police said.
Around 1:05 p.m., the man shot and killed another man at the Park View Apartments at 1126 W Casino Road, according to the Everett Police Department. The man also shot a woman, who was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.
The motive for the shooting was unclear.
The suspected shooter fled in his car, according to police. Officers started pursuing him near 19th Avenue SE and El Capitan Way. They followed him onto I-5 north.
After a short pursuit, the man crashed on I-5, near Highway 526, police said. Shortly after, officers reportedly heard gunshots from inside the man’s car. They approached and found the man dead. According to police, officers didn’t fire any shots.
The incident initially closed I-5 in both directions, but the southbound lanes reopened not long after the crash. Northbound traffic was backed up for miles.
Just after 4 p.m., two northbound lanes reopened.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Jake Goldstein-Street: 425-339-3439; jake.goldstein-street@heraldnet.com; X: @GoldsteinStreet.
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