I-5 shooting spree suspect to undergo competency evaluation

Eric Perkins, 44, is facing five assault charges with a firearm enhancement after an hours-long shooting spree that injured six people along I-5 on Sept. 2.

KING COUNTY, Wash. — The man accused of going on an hours-long shooting spree that injured six people along Interstate 5 on Sept. 2 will undergo an evaluation to see if he is competent to enter a plea.

Eric Perkins, 44, is facing five counts of assault with firearm enhancements. On Thursday, a King County judge determined there was sufficient evidence to refer Perkins to a competency evaluation. The court will send a psychologist to meet with Perkins who will

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