Accident after double shooting in Everett leads to closure of I-5 North

EVERETT – A man shot one person and wounded another on I-5 Sunday afternoon before he died, police said.

At about 1:05 p.m., the man shot another man at the Park View Apartments at 1126 W Casino Road, Everett police said. The man also shot a woman, who was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

The motive for the shooting was unclear.

According to police, the suspected shooter fled in his car. Officers began pursuing him near 19th Avenue SE and El Capitan Way. They followed him onto I-5 northbound.

After a short chase, the man crashed on I-5 near Highway 526, police said. Shortly thereafter, officers heard gunshots coming from the man's car. They approached the car and found the man dead. According to police, officers did not fire any shots.

The accident initially closed I-5 in both directions, but the southbound lanes were reopened shortly after the accident. Traffic was backed up for miles in the northbound direction.

Shortly after 4 p.m., two northbound lanes were reopened.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

Jake Goldstein Street: 425-339-3439; [email protected]; X: @GoldsteinStreet.