Driver points rifle during road rage and flees police, Tacoma WA
WeaponsPolice responded to a road rage incident where a driver pointed a rifle at another motorist. The suspect fled while driving erratically through the area near South 18th and South Lawrence streets in Tacoma, refusing to stop or cooperate with police.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - North
02:20
Transcript:
00:00
Two cars involved in a road rage with a firearm, South 18th street.
00:07
Oh, 4'449.
00:11
Portree.
00:14
12-4-3, they are now going to be stopped near South Lawrence from 18th.
00:20
Caller said that he's chasing a vehicle that earlier stopped and pointed a gun, possibly a rifle, at him.
00:27
Being chased by a gray Jetta, still waiting for others.
00:30
He is driving erratically.
00:36
Over that.
00:39
4-3, were we able to get him to stop somewhere?
00:43
We've tried; he is being erratic and refusing.
00:47
Copy, thank you.
00:49
Prior to traffic, westbound 19th from Lawrence.
00:52
8.05.
00:54
8.15 to be advised.
01:00
He is requesting contact from a sergeant and refusing to cooperate or pull over.
01:06
Stand by around 6 copies.
01:09
8.05.
01:19
Westbound 19 crossing Tyler, 1856.
01:27
Westbound 19th approaching Millons, near 6th.
01:33
4-3 area, can we get a description of the vehicles?
01:38
Still trying to get a description of the caller's vehicle.
01:40
He said he is currently in front of the car.
01:43
Correction, he is following the car.
01:45
The gray Volkswagen Jetta.
01:47
He is still refusing to pull over and cooperate.
01:52
Copy.
01:55
OK7.
02:03
4-3, no one is flagging us down.
02:08
Copy SOS on the phone looks like he is currently near South 19th and Mullen.
02:19
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
S 19th St & S Mullen St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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