A postal worker is currently in critical condition after being shot in an apartment complex on Monday afternoon. The suspect, a package delivery driver, has been apprehended by the police. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the West Mall Place Apartments, located north of the Everett Mall and in close proximity to the Everett Police Department’s South Precinct. The injured mail carrier was promptly transported to Harborview Medical Center for immediate medical attention.
As part of the ongoing investigation, law enforcement officials have seized a U.S. Postal Service truck and an Amazon delivery van. The investigation is focused on uncovering the events that led to the violent altercation between the two delivery personnel.
Jelani Jones, a local resident, expressed his shock at the incident. He stated that he knew the injured mail carrier, describing him as a friendly and well-liked member of the community. Postal inspectors have confirmed that the mail carrier was on his regular route when the incident occurred.
Eyewitnesses reported a brief argument before the Amazon driver allegedly brandished a firearm and shot the postal worker in the face. After the shooting, the suspect reportedly entered an office, confessed to the crime, and waited by his truck.
The suspect was quickly apprehended by Everett Police and is now facing charges. The local community is eagerly awaiting more information about what led to the violent incident.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is leading the investigation, with assistance from the FBI and local law enforcement. Authorities are working diligently to piece together the sequence of events that led to this tragic incident.