SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA - The Washington State Patrol is reporting that: On Tuesdsy, August 3rd, 2021 at approximately 11:00 PM, a shooting occurred on north Interstate 5 near 164th St SW in Lynnwood.
The victim advises they were traveling north on Interstate 5 approaching 164th Street when they observed another car behind them start to pass. The victim describes the vehicle as an older model maroon Ford Taurus.
The vehicle started to exit to 164th St SW and shortly after their vehicle was struck with two bullets on the passenger side. There were no other vehicles in the area at the time. One bullet struck the right front fender, the other bullet went through the right passenger door and into the right thigh of the passenger.
The passenger was treated at the hospital and released.
The victim advised there was no aggressive driving that led up to this incident and the victim is unaware of who the suspect may be.
North Interstate 5 off ramp to 164th Street was closed for approximately two and a half hours. During this closure two bullet casings were located.
The victim advised the suspect vehicle was an older body style maroon Ford Taurus.
The victim also advised that at the time of the shooting he saw a blue laser which may be associated with laser sights on a firearm.
WSP detectives are looking for witnesses to the incident.
If you witnessed the incident, a blue laser being displayed from a vehicle or something suspicious in the area at that time, or if you have any other relevant information to provide, please contact Detective Josh Lancaster at or (425)923-6718
