Seattle Police are investigating after three individuals had been shot in broad daylight exterior of a funeral gathering within the Central District this afternoon.
At 4:38 p.m., patrol officers responded to studies of a number of individuals shot close to twenty sixth Avenue South and South Norman Avenue. Police arrived and positioned a 30-year-old feminine affected by a gunshot wound to her buttocks. The Seattle Hearth Division arrived on scene and offered her medical therapy. She was transported to Harborview Medical Middle (HMC) in critical however steady situation.
Whereas officers had been investigating, personal autos arrived at HMC with two extra victims. A 30-year-old male in critical situation was shot in the best thigh. And a 26-year-old male in essential situation was shot within the head. One of many autos on the hospital was broken by gunfire.
The suspect(s) fled the world and weren’t positioned. A dumped stolen automobile was recovered close by and towed to the Car Processing Room. Police cordoned off the world and picked up a number of shell casings from the scene. The circumstances main as much as the capturing are underneath investigation.
Detectives with the Gun Violence Discount Unit arrived and processed the crime scene. They’ve taken lead on this investigation.
If anybody has info, please name the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Crime Stoppers by no means asks your identify, and you’ll stay nameless.
