5 shot in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
SEATTLE - Four men and one woman were shot Saturday morning in the area around a Seattle hookah lounge.
Just before 4 a.m. on Dec. 7, police responded to calls about a shooting in the 800 block of South Lane Street in the Chinatown-International District.
Seattle police officers say they arrived on scene to find no victims in the area. However, soon calls started coming in from an area hospital as victims with gunshot wounds started showing up in private vehicles.
Seattle-area hookah lounge shooting
Four of the victims went to the hospital straight away. Police received a 911 call shortly after from the fifth victim on 4th Avenue South. He was treated there by Seattle Fire.
One person required emergency surgery, while the other victims' conditions ranged from minor to serious, according to police.
The Saturday morning statement also included initial information about the shooting itself.
"Multiple shell casings were recovered from inside and outside of a nearby hookah lounge. No arrests have been made at this time. The circumstances leading up the shooting remain under investigation." said the Seattle Police Department.
Police ask anyone with information to please call 911 or the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. Those who want to can remain anonymous.
5 people shot in Seattle's Chinatown Intl. District
Seattle police officers say they arrived on scene of a shooting in the Chinatown-International District to find no victims in the area. However, soon, calls started coming in from an area hospital as victims with gunshot wounds started showing up in private vehicles. Investigation is ongoing.
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