Driver opens fire on strangers along major US interstate, tells cops he ‘had to kill people today’

Andrew Darrick Tanaka allegedly told police, "I had to kill people today," after allegedly opening fire on vehicles along Interstate 35 in Warren County.

Driver opens fire on strangers along major US interstate, tells cops he ‘had to kill people today’

TL;DR

  • Andrew Darrick Tanaka, 27, is accused of opening fire on vehicles along Interstate 35 in Warren County, Iowa.
  • He faces four counts of attempted murder.
  • Tanaka allegedly told law enforcement, "I had to kill people today," after his arrest.
  • A woman was wounded in the shoulder when her car was shot at.
  • Tanaka also allegedly fired at another vehicle and caused a collision.
  • He was taken into custody without further incident while holding a handgun.
  • The interstate was shut down for several hours for investigation.