2008 Skagit County shootings

Spree shooting in Washington, U.S. December 2025 April 2021 2008 Skagit County shootings Skagit County, Washington, U.S. Alger Interstate 5 September 2, 2008 2:15 4:30 p.m. Spree shooting, shootout, mass murder, mass shooting, killing spree 6 4 (1 stabbed) Isaac Zamora *Winchester Lever-action rifle Handgun Mental illness On September 2, 2008, 28-year-old Isaac Zamora killed six people (including one sheriff's deputy) and wounded two more on a shooting rampage in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The incident began when Skagit County Sheriff's Deputy Anne Jackson responded to a call at Zamora's home in Alger. Zamora shot Jackson and then left the residence. He shot seven additional people and led authorities on a high-speed chase along Interstate 5 before surrendering at the Skagit County Sheriff's Office in Mount Vernon, Washington. Shooting On the evening of September 2, Alger, Washington, resident Isaac Zamora had gone into a neighbor's house, stealing their rifle and shotgun. Isaac Zamora's mother, Dennise Zamora, called police around 2:15 p.m. in response to the trespassing.2008-09-02 Sheriff's deputy, five others killed in rural Washington state https://www.twincities.com/2008/09/02/sheriffs-deputy-five-others-killed-in-rural-washington-state/ 2023-12-05 Twin Cities en-USFrosch Dan Sep 3, 2008 Man Charged With Killing Six in Washington State The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/04/us/04spree.html Dec 4, 2023 Skagit County Sheriff's Deputy Anne Jackson arrived to the scene, where Isaac Zamora shot and killed her. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire, and they arrived to find Jackson and another person dead at the scene. Zamora killed three other people and wounded two others in Alger.2008-09-02 Skagit County shooting spree leaves 6 dead, including sheriff's deputy, 2 injured https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/skagit-county-shooting-spree-leaves-6-dead-including-sheriffs-deputy-2-injured/ 2023-12-05 The Seattle Times en-US After the Alger shootings, Zamora raced south on Interstate 5 at speeds near 90 miles per hour while troopers, sheriff's deputies, and Mount Vernon police pursued him.2008-09-03 Man accused of killing 6 in Wash. recently jailed https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna26531603 2023-12-05 NBC News en During the chase, Zamora shot Trooper Troy Giddings, who drove himself to a hospital and was released afterwards. A motorcyclist at a Shell gas station was injured after being shot, and another man, Leroy Lange, was killed after being shot while riding south in his SUV. Around 4:30 p.m., Zamora drove into the parking lot of the Skagit County Sheriff's Office in Mount Vernon, where he surrendered. He was arrested and booked in Mount Vernon Jail. Perpetrator Isaac Zamora had a history of mental health problems, and a criminal record. Dennise Zamora said Isaac had first experienced mental health issues when their family's house burned down a decade before. He was living in the woods on and off for years, and working as a house painter. He had grown "increasingly despondent" after breaking up with his girlfriend and being injured while painting a house. He then became addicted to painkillers. He moved into a trailer on the Zamora family property in Alger. Dennise said she had tried to get help for Zamora multiple times. Deputy Jackson had tried to help the Zamora family in the past and told Dennise to call her anytime for help. For six months in 2008, Zamora had served a jail sentence in the county for felony drug possession. He was released on August 6. As a part of his sentence, after Zamora was released, he was supposed to undergo a mental health evaluation. He couldn't afford one, and his corrections officers were working on getting him one. The corrections officer assigned to Zamora did not know Zamora was keeping guns in his trailer, which would have been an arrestable offense.2013-06-26 State to pay $9M to victims of Skagit Co. spree https://www.kiro7.com/news/state-pay-9m-victims-skagit-co-spree/246499988/ 2023-12-05 KIRO 7 News Seattle en Zamora's last report to his corrections officer was on August 21. Aftermath Washington Governor Christine Gregoire called for an independent review into how Zamora's criminal cases were handled. At his 2009 trial, Zamora pled guilty to several felony charges, including four counts of aggravated murder, in the shootings, and not guilty by reason of insanity to two additional counts of aggravated murder. Zamora received four life sentences and was subsequently committed to Western State Hospital.http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Zamora-pleads-guilty-in-shooting-rampage-won-t-891406.php Zamora pleads guilty in shooting rampage, won't face death penalty seattlepi.com 2009-11-16 2017-01-29 In 2012, Zamora was moved to the Monroe Correctional Complex due to concerns that his presence posed a threat to hospital staff and other patients. As of October 2019, Zamora was appealing for a new trial.https://q13fox.com/2019/10/24/convicted-murderer-isaac-zamora-wants-to-withdraw-guilty-pleas/ Convicted murderer Isaac Zamora wants to withdraw guilty pleas October 24, 2019 In November 2019, judge Dave Needy denied his request.Skagit judge denies Isaac Zamora’s request to withdraw pleas in 2008 killing spree https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article237830669.html https://archive.today/20250815011853/https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article237830669.html August 15, 2025 In 2013, the state of Washington paid $9 million to settle lawsuits from the victims' families who claimed more could have been done to prevent the shooting. Victims Chester Malcolm Rose, aged 58 Deputy Anne Jackson, aged 40 Julie Ann Binschus, aged 48 David Thomas Radcliffe, aged 57 Gregory Neil Gillum, aged 38 Leroy B. Lange, aged 64 http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/state-moves-killer-isaac-zamora-from-mental-hospital-to-prison/ State moves killer Isaac Zamora from mental hospital to prison The Seattle Times 2012-12-05 2017-01-29 Richard Treston (stabbed) Fred Binschus (wounded) Ben Mercado (wounded) Troy Giddings (wounded) Gutierrez Scott September 10, 2008 Skagit killing spree detailed https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/skagit-killing-spree-detailed-1284812.php seattlepi.com See also List of rampage killers in the United States References Category:2008 in Washington (state) Category:2008 mass shootings in the United States Category:2008 murders in the United States Category:Mass shootings in Washington (state) Category:Murder in Washington (state) Category:Deaths by firearm in Washington (state) Category:Spree shootings in the United States Category:September 2008 crimes in the United States Category:History of Skagit County, Washington