A late-night drive in Everett turned violent Tuesday when a road-rage confrontation near 108th Street SW and 13th Avenue West ended with a man shot and rushed to the hospital. Officers arrived to find the victim with apparent gunshot wounds, and the suspected shooter had already driven off, according to authorities. No arrests had been made as of early Wednesday.
Police account
In a late-night update on the Everett Police Department Facebook page, investigators said officers were called around 11 p.m. for reports of a shooting "following a road rage incident" at the intersection. The department reported that the investigation is active and said more details will be released as detectives track down leads.
On-the-ground details
KIRO 7 reported that Everett firefighters took the wounded man to a hospital after officers found him with apparent gunshot injuries at the scene. The outlet also noted that police believe the shooter fled in a vehicle and that no one was in custody the following morning, leaving neighbors with more questions than answers.
A pattern on local roads
Road-rage disputes in the region have had deadly consequences before. A high-profile confrontation on I-5 near Everett in May 2024 ended in a trooper-involved shooting, according to HeraldNet. Local officials have repeatedly urged drivers to keep their cool, avoid escalating tense encounters and hang on to any video evidence that might later help investigators piece together what happened.
How to help
Everett police are asking anyone who witnessed Tuesday night's confrontation, or who has dash-cam or cellphone video from the area, to contact investigators. The case remains active, and authorities say even small details could help detectives identify the suspect and understand how a roadside dispute turned into gunfire.
