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State trooper shoots driver in Federal Way after altercation at traffic stop

A state trooper tried to pull over a 34-year-old male driver for a traffic stop when an altercation ensued.

FEDERAL WAY, Wash — A shooting involving a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper occurred on Wednesday night in Federal Way, Trooper Rick Johnson confirmed.

A release from the WSP said the trooper tried to pull over a 34-year-old male driver for a traffic stop at about 8 p.m. The release said that an altercation ensued and the driver crashed into at least one other vehicle.

During the altercation, authorities said the trooper shot the driver, who was taken to Harborview Medical Center. The trooper was not injured and was placed on administrative leave in accordance with WSP's guidelines. 

The area near South 352nd Street and Enchanted Parkway South was blocked off to drivers. South King Fire asked people to avoid the area.

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Trooper Johnson tweeted the Valley Independent Investigation Team will be investigating. He later updated that the King County Independent Force Investigation Team would be heading up the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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