One dead, others injured after shootings in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
1 dead, 3 injured after shootings in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
Police are investigating multiple shootings in Seattle's Chinatown-International District Saturday morning. According to police, one man has died and three other men are recovering from gunshot wounds.
SEATTLE - Police are investigating multiple shootings in Seattle's Chinatown-International District early Saturday morning.
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) made the initial alert on social media at 5:13 a.m.
Multiple shootings under investigation in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
What we know:
According to police, the shootings occurred at two locations east of Lumen Field in the International District. One happened near the intersection of South Lane Street and 8th Avenue South, and the other near South Dearborn Street and 5th Avenue South. The locations are about four blocks apart.
Police initially reported that three people were shot, but a fourth possible gunshot victim is under investigation. After a public information officer arrived at the scene, FOX 13 learned that at least one man had died outside of a hookah lounge.
Two other men were shot and found inside a car at a nearby gas station. Both were treated at the scene and taken to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition. One underwent emergency surgery.
As of 7:45 a.m., there was no update on whether their conditions have been upgraded to critical or life-threatening.
Authorities said a fourth gunshot victim later arrived at Valley Medical Center in Renton. Police are investigating to determine that person's connection to the shootings.
What we don't know:
SPD said both shooting scenes remain active investigations. So far, bullet holes have been found on two buildings; one of which was a hookah lounge where the man who died was located.
It is unknown what led to the shootings. As of now, no suspects have been identified or arrested.
Additional information is limited at this time.
FOX 13's Nikki Torres is at the scene, speaking with police and gathering new information as it becomes available.
What you can do:
The SPD is asking anyone with information is asked to call its Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anyonymous tips are accepted.
Tabletop Village card shop postpones tournaments due to police presence
A nearby card shop. Tabletop Village, announced Saturday morning that it has postponed its tournaments and other community events due to the shootings.
"Out of care for our community, we're postponing today's events and closing the shop this morning until further notice due to an incident in the surrounding area," Tabletop Village wrote. "Our staff and community members are safe. We appreciate your patience and support while authorities complete their investigation. We'll update everyone as soon as we can."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Seattle Police Department and original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle.
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