Eric Perkins, accused of injuring six people during a shooting spree along I-5, was found not competent to stand trial in October.
KING COUNTY, Wash — The man accused of injuring six during an hours-long shooting spree along Interstate 5 in September has had his competency to stand trial restored.
Perkins was deemed incompetent to stand trial in October by a King County judge and was placed in custody of the Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS). The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) now says Perkins was found to be competent for trial at a hearing Wednesday and will be arraigned on Jan. 15.
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