The Seattle Police Division is investigating a taking pictures within the Rainier Valley the place 5 folks had been shot whereas attending a group outreach occasion Friday night time.
Shortly earlier than 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a number of stories of a taking pictures within the 9200 block of Rainier Avenue South. Officers arrived and positioned a number of victims. Officers supplied life-saving measures till Seattle Hearth Division personnel arrived.
Two victims, a feminine and male, each of their 20’s had been transported in crucial situation to Harborview Medical Middle. Two males, additionally of their 20’s, had been transported to Harborview in steady situation. A male in his 30’s was handled on the scene for minor accidents.
Police discovered the taking pictures started within the car parking zone of 9232 Rainier Avenue South. All of the victims had been attending the group outreach occasion and the circumstances that led as much as the taking pictures are unknown at the moment.
Patrol officers secured the scene till follow-up items arrived. Detectives assigned to the Gun Violence Discount Unit together with members of the Neighborhood Violence Activity Drive responded to the scene. GVRU shall be main the investigation.
No suspects have been recognized at the moment.
If anybody has data, please name the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000
