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WSP Detectives Need Help With Two Drive By Shootings

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January 24, 2022

King County: Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are investigating two separate drive by shootings which occurred over last weekend.

On January 21, 2022 a semi was traveling WB I-90 near MP 32 when a white passenger vehicle fired a weapon striking the semi hitting the door and also causing interior damage. Thankfully the semi driver did not sustain any injuries.  The victim indicated that he observed a passenger pulling a shotgun back into the vehicle after he heard the gunfire.

On January 23, 2022 just after midnight Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call advising that a vehicle was struck by gunfire SB SR 509 near 128th in Burien.  The victim indicated they approached a slow moving dark colored sedan and heard several shots and it was determined that their vehicle was struck.  Thankfully no injuries occurred.

WSP detectives are seeking anyone with information regarding these two shootings to contact Detective Olsen at Franklin.Olsen@wsp.wa.gov.

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