A suspect has been apprehended following an incident in which they assaulted a Washington State Patrol (WSP) lieutenant and stole her vehicle. The event occurred on Thursday morning in Lynnwood, Washington.
Incident Overview
At approximately 11:45 a.m., the lieutenant was responding to a call about a pedestrian running across the freeway near Northgate in Seattle. Upon her arrival, the individual pushed her to the ground and entered her patrol car.
Vehicle Theft and Pursuit
After the theft, WSP troopers initiated a pursuit of the stolen vehicle. The chase concluded on southbound I-5 in Lynnwood, where officers employed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to bring the situation to a safe end.
Injuries and Response
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries during the incident. WSP Trooper Rick Johnson confirmed that both the lieutenant and pursuing officers remained unharmed.
Conclusion
This ongoing situation is still developing. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
