Seattle — A 19-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting late Friday night in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, prompting an ongoing investigation by police.
Seattle police officers responded to reports of gunfire around 11:37 p.m. near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Wall Street. The shooting occurred following a disturbance after the closure of an event in the 2500 block of 3rd Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found a young woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers immediately rendered aid until Seattle Fire Department medics arrived and transported her to Harborview Medical Center, where she remains in serious condition.
Investigators determined that an unidentified suspect armed with a handgun fired multiple shots toward the venue, striking both the victim and the building. The suspect fled the scene shortly after the shooting. No arrests have been made.
Detectives with the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
Incident Number: 26-22555
Location: West Precinct / D1
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