Road rage shooting investigation blocks US 2 at I-5 in Everett, WA

Published July 22, 2026 7:28 PM PDT
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All lanes of eastbound US 2 were closed for hours in Everett Wednesday night for a road rage shooting investigation.

What we know:

Around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, emergency vehicles fully blocked eastbound lanes of US 2 from I-5 to Homeacres Road. Drivers were detoured off.

According to Washington State Patrol, officers are investigating a shooting that occurred on the highway, possibly stemming from a road rage incident.

Eastbound US 2 remained fully closed for hours as police and troopers collected evidence on scene.

No injuries were reported in the shooting.

What we don't know:

No details about the incident that closed the roadway were released. Police are actively investigating what led up to the shooting.

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The Source: Information in this story came from the Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Patrol.

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