Man Charged With Assault in Random Shootings on Seattle Freeway

Man Charged With Assault in Random Shootings on Seattle Freeway
A suspect wanted in a series of shootings along Interstate 5 in Washington state the day prior as they surrender to deputies early on Sept. 3, 2024. Pierce County Sheriff's Department via AP
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SEATTLE—A 44-year-old man accused of randomly shooting at vehicles on Interstate 5 south of Seattle, injuring six people including one critically, was charged with five counts of assault, King County prosecutors said Thursday.

The Washington State Patrol says Eric Jerome Perkins shot at three cars driving north on I-5 at around 8:30 p.m. Monday, and at three more vehicles heading south several hours later. People in all but one of the cars were injured. He’s being held in the King County jail on a $1 million bail and is scheduled for arraignment on Sept. 19.