2 teens, 1 adult injured in shooting at Kirkland's Houghton Beach Park
3 people injured in Kirkland shooting
Two teens and an adult were injured in a shooting at Kirkland's Houghton Beach Park after hours.
SEATTLE - Kirkland police are investigating a shooting overnight that sent three people to the hospital.
After midnight, police received reports of an altercation with multiple shots fired at Houghton Beach Park on Lake Washington Boulevard.
Three people-- one adult and two teens-- were hit and taken to the hospital.
Officials told FOX 13 two of the victims are in serious condition.
According to investigators, a group of people were at the park after hours, when an altercation happened. One person opened fire, hitting three people.
Police said witness reported the suspect left the scene in a car immediately after the shooting, but investigators have not confirmed that. Police believe the shooter or shooters are no longer in Kirkland.
"We don't respond to violence at this park very often," said Lieutenant Tim Carpenter with the Kirkland Police Department.
Neighbors say the shooting is terrifying.
"You just don’t expect shootings. I mean sure, it’s going to happen, but the idea that three people got shot here yesterday is a shock. It is a surprise. I’ll be a little more careful. And I’m always careful, but I’ll be careful walking by," said neighbor Brandon Dunaway