Fatal Shooting on Interstate 5 in Washington State
A Washington state trooper fatally shot a man with a hammer who had attacked state Department of Transportation workers along Interstate 5 north of Seattle.
Key Points
- Road rage incident led to a confrontation along Interstate 5
- Driver with a hammer attacked Department of Transportation workers
- Trooper intervened and fatally shot the driver
Pros
- Quick police response to a road rage incident
- Trooper's action prevented further harm to Department of Transportation workers
Cons
- Loss of life due to the shooting