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Seattle police investigate fatal shooting at 76 gas station

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 12:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Seattle police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old clerk at a 76 gas station near the Space Needle.
A heavy-set man in all black entered, purchased an item, then shot the clerk without stealing anything.
Officers received the 911 call at about 5:51 a.m. and arrived at the scene minutes later.
Police ask drivers with dash-cam video from 5:10-5:50 a.m. Tuesday to call the tip line at 206-233-5000.

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Story summary

Seattle police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old clerk at a 76 gas station near the Space Needle.
A heavy-set man in all black entered, purchased an item, then shot the clerk without stealing anything.
Officers received the 911 call at about 5:51 a.m. and arrived at the scene minutes later.
Police ask drivers with dash-cam video from 5:10-5:50 a.m. Tuesday to call the tip line at 206-233-5000.