Idaho man identified in deadly police shooting near Everett
EVERETT, Wash. - Northbound I-5 near Everett was fully blocked for several hours due to a deadly shooting involving the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
After 4 p.m., WSP responded to a report of a road rage incident on the shoulder of I-5 northbound, just north of Marine View Drive.
According to the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART), the suspect began ramming their vehicle into a WSDOT construction vehicle and lift that was on the shoulder of the highway.
Two WSDOT contractors were on the lift/vehicle during the incident.
🚨NB I-5 is FULLY BLOCKED at US 2 in #Everett for an incident north of Marine View Drive.
Use alternate routes. We're working on getting traffic cleared closer to the scene. Vehicles are also exiting at the Marine View Dr exit. State Patrol is at the scene. https://t.co/4mhFUOqwvk pic.twitter.com/PkQ3iAQ1lS— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) May 17, 2024
According to SMART, the suspect was armed with a hammer and a physical fight broke out between the suspect, a WSDOT contractor and a trooper.
During that altercation, a WSP trooper shot the suspect.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Marvin Arellano of Nampa, Idaho.
The WSDOT contractors had non-life-threatening injuries.
The highway was gridlocked for several hours. WSDOT announced that the highway reopened just before midnight.
CLEARED: NB I-5 at US 2 in Everett has reopened. Thank you for your patience. Continue to expect some delays as traffic clears. https://t.co/kSatPh5mB3
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) May 17, 2024
Investigators later said a man was shot and killed by a law enforcement official. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said their Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) is investigating the incident.
SMART is called in to investigate police use of force incidents and shootings involving law enforcement.
#Everett: NB I-5 at Union Slough (MP 197) is fully blocked due to ongoing police activity. We ask everyone to avoid the area until the incident has been resolved. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
— Trooper Kelsey Harding (@wspd7pio) May 16, 2024
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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