Road rage shooter gets 10 years in prison for paralyzing Washington man

Francisco Castro-Guzman received a ten-year prison sentence for a road rage shooting that left Bryan Dukes paralyzed. The incident occurred in 2023 on I-5 in SeaTac when Castro-Guzman fired shots from his Audi sedan, severely injuring the 38-year-old victim. Dukes has since struggled with his condition, taking multiple medications and feeling like a burden to his family. During the sentencing, both Dukes and his wife expressed their dissatisfaction with the ten-year sentence, arguing it did not reflect the harm caused. Court records revealed that Castro-Guzman had an extensive criminal history prior to this incident, which included various offenses.

A tip-off to Crime Stoppers led to his identification and arrest. The defense emphasized that Castro-Guzman took responsibility for his actions through the plea agreement, which allowed for concurrent sentencing. This case raises significant concerns about road rage and gun violence, prompting discussions about public safety and accountability in Washington.