WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: ‘Road rage’ gunfire

ORIGINAL SATURDAY REPORT: Police are investigating what was dispatched as “road rage” gunfire near 7th SW and SW Cambridge [map] around 3 pm. Officers subsequently reported finding casings at that intersection. The shooter was reported to have been in a newer-model white 4-door Toyota Camry, last seen headed “eastbound.” No injuries or property damage reported.

ADDED MONDAY: Here’s the SPD summary of the incident:

At 1500 hours, officers responded to a shooting/Road Rage call at Southwest Cambridge Street and 7th Avenue Southwest. The victim advised that a white vehicle was driving fast and cutting vehicles off. The victim turned onto 7th Avenue Southwest and the suspect’s vehicle followed him. The victim advised that the suspect pulled along the side of his car and fired rounds at him. The suspect left the area heading eastbound on Southwest Cambridge Street. The victim sustained no injury and no damage to his vehicle. Officers conducted an area search, but the suspect was not located. Officers located shell casings at the intersection.

bolo September 30, 2023 (5:28 pm)

Presuming here that “‘Road rage’ gunfire” means one motorist opened fire on another motorist perceived to have done some inconsiderate motoring to the first motorist?

WSB September 30, 2023 (6:07 pm)

The circumstances were not described over the air other than the initial dispatch mentioning “road rage.”

Also John September 30, 2023 (8:08 pm)

It’s not even worth honking at another car. You could get a bullet in return. Such is our future. It’ll be a Mad Max world for our grandchildren.

Sarah October 1, 2023 (9:50 am)

My windshield was smashed with a baseball bat for honking to get someone’s attention to pull forward.

Alki resident September 30, 2023 (9:56 pm)

The car was found in Rainier Valley. It was my friend would was shot at. The shooter was relentless and thanks to my friends excellent driving skills, was able to get away but cops showed up to take pics of shells. This guy was a road rager who took advantage of being in a stolen car.

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