The Strange Case of an Amazon Driver Who Thought a Mail Carrier Was Out to Kill Him

A heavily armed Amazon delivery driver is accused of shooting a U.S. Postal Service employee in the face, mistakenly believing him to be a "mafia assassin." Blake Michael Kuhlman, aged 26, faces first-degree assault charges following the incident on October 3 at an apartment complex in Everett, Washington. Reports indicate that Kuhlman admitted to shooting the postal worker in self-defense, claiming the victim was advancing towards him aggressively. Authorities reported that the victim is expected to survive but will lose an eye.Witnesses provided conflicting accounts of the event. One individual stated that an argument escalated, leading Kuhlman to pull out his weapon and fire. During this confrontation, Kuhlman was reportedly equipped with two guns, a bulletproof vest, and a knife hidden beneath his uniform. He alleged a history of being targeted by the mafia and believed the USPS worker posed a threat. Amazon clarified Kuhlman's role as a delivery service partner and emphasized their policies against weapon possession. (Credit: KOMO News Video Screengrab)