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South Seattle Drive-By Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured
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Incident Details
Early Sunday morning, shortly before 1 a.m., 911 calls reported gunfire in the 5800 block of Fourth Avenue South, near a nightclub. Police responded and discovered a 36-year-old male security guard from the club deceased and a 27-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the leg. The woman was transported in serious condition to Harborview Medical Center.
Investigation Findings
The Seattle Police Department’s blotter states that surveillance footage showed a vehicle entering the club’s parking lot and firing multiple rounds from inside the vehicle. The same vehicle left the scene and was later found fully engulfed in flames within an hour, also in South Seattle. Homicide Unit detectives and CSI personnel were dispatched to collect evidence and identify the suspect. Officers have asked the public for any video recordings or information that could aid the investigation.
Casualties and Medical Response
The deceased victim was identified as a security employee for the nightclub. The injured woman received on-scene aid from officers before Seattle Fire Department medics arrived. She remains in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center. No other injuries were reported.
Police Appeal for Information
Seattle Police detectives continue to investigate the shooting and have opened a tip line for the public. Anyone with video footage, suspect descriptions, or other relevant details is urged to contact the Seattle Police Violent Crimes Tip Line at 233-5000. The department emphasizes that community assistance is critical to solving the case.