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Man, 22, accused of attempted murder in Yelm Highway shooting, Sheriff’s Office says

A patrol sergeant dismantles an interior door panel to gain access to one of the bullets that was shot at a vehicle Saturday night, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
A patrol sergeant dismantles an interior door panel to gain access to one of the bullets that was shot at a vehicle Saturday night, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. Courtesy of the Thurston County Sheriff's Office

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

About 9 p.m. Saturday, the suspect and another driver were involved in a road rage incident on Yelm Highway Southeast, Lt. Mike Brooks said Sunday.

The suspect then retrieved a gun to confront the other driver, but fired at the wrong car, Brooks said. The male driver of the unrelated car was not hurt, he said.

The bullets struck the windshield and a rear passenger door, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

This story was originally published March 24, 2024 at 11:46 AM.

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