TACOMA, Wash. – Eric Perkins, the man accused of randomly opening fire along I-5 in a shooting spree that spanned three counties, appeared in court Thursday.
Prosecutors described the incident as a “reign of terror” that put multiple families in danger as they traveled the highway.
The shooting, which injured several drivers, occurred just six hours after Perkins had been in contact with police. He had visited both the Fircrest and Tacoma police departments, telling officers that his phone had been bugged and that he was being followed. However, law enforcement said he was unable to provide any specific details and appeared delusional.…