A pickup sped through Lakewood and was pursued by deputies early Monday. The truck crashed near 40th Ave SW and 96th St SW, striking a fence. A shotgun with a drum magazine, empty beer cans and other guns were found inside, and the driver was taken into custody.
Investigators tried to pull the driver over and began a pursuit. The chase ended after the pickup crashed near 40th Ave SW and 96th St SW, striking a fence.
A Corridor With a History of Trouble
A separate fatal deputy-involved shooting occurred near 40th Ave SW. A pursuit involving a stolen car began near 96th Street. Deputies deflated a tire, and the vehicle was later found unoccupied.
Firearms Found in Pickup
Deputies said they found empty beer cans, a shotgun fitted with a drum magazine and other guns inside the pickup. The investigation remains active, per the sheriff’s office account.
State laws address magazine capacity differently, according to ThemagShack. Deputies found a shotgun with a drum magazine in the pickup.
Five Charges Filed After Arrest
The driver was arrested on charges of felony eluding, third-degree assault, and resisting arrest. Attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle is a Class C felony in Washington under RCW 46.61.024. Third-degree assault was also among the charges…