SEATTLE — Traffic was backed up about three miles on northbound I-5 near Boeing Access Road while law enforcement investigated a shooting that left one person dead.
The incident was reported around 6:20 a.m., near Boeing Field, and law enforcement blocked off the right lane and shoulder for several hours.
The right lane was still blocked about an hour later, and traffic was backed up several miles.
According to the Seattle Fire Department, crews responded and declared a man in his 30s dead at the scene.
The area that was blocked off by police is a wooded area along the interstate.
It appears the shooting was the result of self-inflicted gunshot wound, but a medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
All lanes of traffic were cleared around 8:41 a.m. as troopers wrapped up the scene.
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