LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Deputies detained a 16-year-old Lynnwood High School student this morning, Wednesday, September 11, in relation to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm.
Just before 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on North Road. The reporting party alleged that a female suspect pulled a firearm out while driving on North Road.
The victim reported seeing the suspect pull into the Lynnwood High School parking lot. Deputies responded and detained the driver.
Deputies observed what appeared to be parts of an assault rifle on the floorboard of the suspect’s vehicle.
At this time, the suspect’s vehicle and backpack have been impounded as evidence and will be searched pending the approval of a search warrant.
The student is currently in custody and there is no remaining danger to students and staff.
The high school was in a lockdown until 9:45 a.m. while deputies investigated.
This remains an active investigation.
SOURCE: Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff