A suspect is in custody after successfully stealing a truck in Mountlake Terrace (WA). Story here. This is yet another incident that occurred in the dark of night.
A vehicle theft suspect ended up at Swedish Edmonds Hospital after being shot by the truck owner’s relative while leaving the scene in the 23000 block of Lakeview Drive in Mountlake Terrace Thursday morning.
Mountlake Terrace Police Cmdr. Scott King said the suspect was in the process of stealing a truck around 4:30 a.m. Thursday and was confronted by the truck owner’s relative. The thief pointed a pistol at the relative in response, but the relative was also armed with a handgun and fired at the suspect.
The person stealing the truck was successful and drove away, not to freedom, but to the hospital.
It’s obviously dangerous to confront someone stealing a vehicle because they may be armed, as in this case. I think it’s appropriate to be equipped with proper gear and tactics, including seeking cover and having appropriate high-candela lighting.
