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Suspect accused in 2024 shooting of rideshare driver in Edmonds takes the stand

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Alex Matthew Waggoner testified in Snohomish County Superior Court on July 15, 2025, regarding the fatal shooting of rideshare driver Abdikadir Gedi Shariif in January 2024. Initially, Waggoner denied any involvement, claiming he was unaware of the incident until informed by his then-girlfriend. However, he later confessed to the shooting after police presented evidence, arguing he believed Shariif was trying to run him over. The prosecution highlighted dashcam footage showing Shariif apologizing moments before the shooting, while the defense maintained Waggoner acted in self-defense. In a video interview, Waggoner expressed regret, stating he made a "horrible decision.

" He later wrote an apology letter to Shariif's family, acknowledging the irreversible nature of his actions. The case raises questions about self-defense laws and their application in Washington state. The trial continues as jurors deliberate the evidence presented.

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WA Democrats latest run at taxing the states largest companies

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