Police say rider pulled gun on train near Puyallup station, forcing riders off

PUYALLUP, Wash. — A man accused of pulling out and cocking a gun on a train in Puyallup while drinking alcohol is now facing charges including first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful transit conduct and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, according to court documents.

Pierce County prosecutors charged Jaxsyn Joseph Valenzuela after a Thursday incident at the Sound Transit station in downtown Puyallup.

Prosecutors also said Valenzuela has a criminal history consisting of three felony convictions, including second-degree assault and drive-by shooting…

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