Navy vet paralyzed from Tukwila drive-by shooting, family organizes fundraiser

TUKWILA, Wash. - A man who was critically injured in a drive-by shooting in Tukwila last week is now recovering, transitioning to a new normal after bullets have paralyzed him from the waist down.

On February 20, just before 11 p.m., Evan Hershey was ambushed by multiple gunmen on I-5 as he was driving home from work. His car was riddled with bullets, and the most damaging shot struck his right flank, destroying his kidney and hitting his spinal cord.

Evan spent eight years in the Navy and seven as private security for public figures. He put his military experience to use by stopping his car, rendering self-aid, and coordinating with emergency services after he was shot.

However, Evan is now paralyzed, and his family has started a GoFundMe to help make his home wheelchair-friendly.

They also hope to raise enough to modify a vehicle for Evan's needs, as his car was totaled in the shooting.

"As we move forward with this new challenge, it has become apparent that Evan will contend with a "new normal." His independence will likely look very different from what he has known. Evan will need special accommodations to gain and maintain his independence," the Hershey family said in the GoFundMe.

If you would like to contribute to help Evan, click here.

Shooters were driving a silver or grey Kia Optima

Troopers say the suspects were driving a silver Kia Optima. No license plate was seen. WSP detectives are seeking any witnesses or anyone with information on the suspect(s) or suspect vehicle. Please contact Detective Olsen at Franklin.Olsen@wsp.wa.gov. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound through the P3 Tips App on your cell phone or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case.