Two women shot near Seattle's Atlantic neighborhood, police investigate
SEATTLE - Police are investigating a shooting that injured two women near Seattle's Atlantic neighborhood Tuesday night.
Two women shot in Seattle
What we know:
Officers with the Seattle Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Boren Avenue and East Yesler Way at around 10:11 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found a 38-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the thigh and a 42-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers provided aid until the Seattle Fire Department arrived to take them to Harborview Medical Center.
Authorities say the suspect left the scene right after the shooting. Police searched the area but could not find them.
As of Wednesday morning, the 38-year-old woman remains in serious condition while the other victim is in critical condition.
What we don't know:
Detectives with the Gun Violence Reduction Unit will lead the investigation and work to determine what led up to the shooting.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Seattle Police Department.
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