SEATTLE, WA – A deadly shooting in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square neighborhood left three people dead and another critically injured early Saturday morning, according to police. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Second Avenue South near South Washington Street, an area bustling with nightlife and just steps from the iconic Smith Tower.
Seattle police have cordoned off the area as the investigation remains active. The medical examiner arrived on the scene shortly after the incident, working to identify the deceased and gather evidence. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the area and discovered four adults suffering from gunshot wounds. Seattle Fire Department medics pronounced two men and one woman dead at the scene, while a fourth victim was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition.
Details surrounding the events that led to the shooting remain unclear. The police have yet to release any information regarding potential suspects or motives, and no arrests have been made. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the circumstances leading up to the tragic event.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident early Saturday morning in Federal Way, an 18-year-old man was killed, and an 11-year-old was injured in a shooting at the Sunset 320 Apartments. Police responded to the scene shortly before 1:30 a.m. and found the young man with fatal gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries.
The child, who was asleep in a neighboring apartment, was struck by a stray bullet. The 11-year-old was transported to Harborview Medical Center, where they are reported to be in stable condition. Initial investigations suggest that the shooting may have stemmed from a domestic violence situation involving the deceased victim.
Authorities are seeking the suspect, who reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle. The Federal Way Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward as they continue their investigation.
Both shootings have left the communities in Seattle and Federal Way shaken, as residents grapple with the violence that unfolded in the early hours of the morning. The police departments in both cities are actively pursuing leads and seeking community assistance in bringing those responsible to justice.