EVERETT, Wash. – A postal worker shot in the face in Everett is now at risk of losing his eye. Blake Kuhlman, the suspect accused of pulling the trigger, is an Amazon delivery driver.
Kuhlman is charged with first-degree assault. He and his defense attorney were present for a hearing on Friday at Snohomish County Superior Court. They were scheduled for an arraignment on the charge, but his attorney requested a pause.
“Before we proceed any further, I did have some concerns about Mr. Kuhlman’s mental health,” Kuhlman’s attorney told the court. “After reviewing the probable cause statement and discussing the situation with Mr. Kuhlman, I felt it was necessary to let the court know and ask to enter a 10.77 evaluation prior to proceeding with the arraignment.”
“I find it proper to have Mr. Kuhlman evaluated for competency to stand trial before proceeding with arraignment,” said Judge Anna Alexander.
