Drive-by shooting reported on SR 509

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  A drive-by shooting occurred on SR 509 near Cloverdale“At approximately 6:00 PM on June 29, 2026, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that they had been shot at SB SR 509 near Cloverdale.”
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  The drive-by shooting happened on June 29, 2026“At approximately 6:00 PM on June 29, 2026, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that they had been shot at SB SR 509 near Cloverdale.”
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  The drive-by shooting occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m.“At approximately 6:00 PM on June 29, 2026, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that they had been shot at SB SR 509 near Cloverdale.”
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  The victim was driving a 2013 Dodge Ram pickup southbound on SR 509“The victim was driving a 2013 Dodge Ram pickup and advised they were traveling SB SR 509 when a red Jeep pulled alongside his driver’s side as the rear male passenger was making hand gestures prior to firing a handgun at his vehicle.”
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  A red Jeep pulled alongside the victim's vehicle“The victim was driving a 2013 Dodge Ram pickup and advised they were traveling SB SR 509 when a red Jeep pulled alongside his driver’s side as the rear male passenger was making hand gestures prior to firing a handgun at his vehicle.”
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  A passenger fired a handgun at the vehicle“a red Jeep pulled alongside his driver’s side as the rear male passenger was making hand gestures prior to firing a handgun at his vehicle.”
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  The victim was not injured“The victim advised that they were not injured and had gotten off the freeway to wait for a trooper to contact.”
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  The victim pulled over to wait for troopers“The victim advised that they were not injured and had gotten off the freeway to wait for a trooper to contact.”
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  The suspect vehicle had a female driver“The suspect vehicle had a female driver and a female front passenger and continued south on SR 509.”
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  The suspect vehicle had a female front passenger“The suspect vehicle had a female driver and a female front passenger and continued south on SR 509.”
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  The suspect vehicle continued south on SR 509“The suspect vehicle had a female driver and a female front passenger and continued south on SR 509.”
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  Detective Jacob Lilley is seeking information about the incident“Please contact Detective Lilley at [email protected] . ### Release sent by Trooper Rick Johnson, D2 PIO The post Information Needed On A Drive By Shooting On SR 509 appeared first on Washington State Patrol .”
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  The public is asked to contact Detective Jacob Lilley at [email protected]“Please contact Detective Lilley at [email protected] . ### Release sent by Trooper Rick Johnson, D2 PIO The post Information Needed On A Drive By Shooting On SR 509 appeared first on Washington State Patrol .”
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  The WSP report was issued by Trooper Rick Johnson“Release sent by Trooper Rick Johnson, D2 PIO”
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  The incident took place on a major highway serving Puyallup residents“null”
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  The location is near the Puyallup city limits“null”
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  No further details on the suspect or motive were provided in the public report“null”