Suspect in Livermore Road Rage Shooting Awaits Extradition After Arrest in Seattle

Demarionte Smith, charged with attempted murder, was apprehended with federal assistance following the March 11 incident that left a motorist injured.

• A road rage incident on March 11 in Livermore escalated into a shooting near North Vasco Road and Dalton Avenue, injuring one motorist who is still recovering.
• The suspect, Demarionte Smith, a 26-year-old from Oakley, was identified through a Livermore police investigation.
• Smith fled to Seattle after the shooting and was arrested on April 1 with assistance from the U.S. Marshals and the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force.
• He has been charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon and is currently detained in Seattle awaiting extradition to California.
• The case highlights the importance of cross-jurisdictional collaboration in addressing violent crimes and ensuring public safety.

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