A shooting incident in a Seattle parking lot on Friday night left five people wounded, with two in critical condition, according to Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz. The incident took place in the 9200 block of Rainier Avenue South, where a community event was going on. The shooting originated in the parking lot of what was previously known as King Donuts. The motive behind the gunfire is still unclear, and authorities are urging for stricter gun control measures.
Seattle Police Department swiftly responded to reports of a shooting around 9 p.m. on Friday. Chief Diaz confirmed that the gunfire was directed towards a community event happening nearby. Among the five victims, two were in critical condition, while the other three appeared to be stable. Four of the victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center, while the fifth received treatment at the scene. Chief Diaz emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that numerous rounds were fired during the incident.
Chief Diaz expressed concern over the prevalence of shootings in the city and stressed the need to remove firearms from the streets. He acknowledged that while the number of shootings has fluctuated, it remains a persistent issue. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell commended the collaboration between community members and law enforcement in their efforts to protect residents. He described the violence as a tragedy and highlighted the dedication of community leaders who put their lives on the line to safeguard their neighborhoods.
Mayor Harrell expressed his commitment to working with community leaders so that they can ensure the safety of the affected area, emphasizing its significance to the city. He condemned the shooting as an act of hatred and irresponsibility. The mayor plans to implement measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.