Man shot during armed robbery near Aurora Ave. in Seattle
1 injured in shooting, robbery on Seattle's Aurora Avenue
Seattle police say one person was injured in a shooting and robbery that happened on Aurora Avenue near North 88th Street Tuesday afternoon.
SEATTLE - Police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday near Aurora Avenue in Seattle's Licton Springs neighborhood.
Traffic camera photo from Seattle Department of Transportation. (Seattle Department of Transportation)
What we know:
According to the SPD, the shooting happened near the intersection of Aurora Avenue North and North 88th Street before 3:00 p.m.
Authorities say the incident was an armed robbery that turned into a shooting. One person, an adult male, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.
What they're saying:
It was a scary situation for those living in the John Fox Place Apartments. Residents say they heard two shots fired, then heard yelling and screaming afterwards.
Neighbors tell FOX 13 the shooting and alleged robbery took place inside the building and there was a heavy police presence on the 3rd floor at one point.
Kelsey Gorder lives in the building. She heard the gunfire and then a scream.
"That’s awful. I mean this is a place where kids live. Kids live here. But, it’s on 85th and Aurora. You can’t expect anything less unfortunately," said Gorder.
FOX 13 crews did see a man detained at the scene, but it was unclear if it was related to the robbery investigation.
"They were searching this guy over there, and they took him in the car," said Perry Debusk, a neighbor.
We talked to two young dads who live in the building. They are especially concerned for the safety of their kids.
"I just want better for everybody," said Omar Dakhil, a dad who lives at John Fox Place apartments.
"We want the best for our kids," said Daniel McCraw, a dad and John Fox Place resident. "We have people camping on the sidewalks. We can’t bring our kids outside there’s shootings."
Residents say the John Fox Place building is supposed to provide affordable housing and access to services, but lately there have been problems both inside and outside the building that need to be addressed.
"It’s upsetting. I hear ambulances all the time, police cars," said Lynn Morrow Zamalloa.
"We are young fathers just doing our best to help alleviate this crisis. I’ve seen it all and I want it all to end sooner than later," said Omar.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department and original FOX 13 Seattle reporting and interviews.
MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE
Suspect arrested after Lummi Nation officer shot multiple times in Whatcom County
Bryan Kohberger trial: Attorney assesses scathing statement by victim's sister
Driver kills 2 in Puyallup, WA, arrested for DUI vehicular homicide
Bryan Kohberger in court: Expert talks body language during family statements
Filipino immigration advocates in WA launch national alliance
Police make 2 arrests for March stabbing in Marysville
Here's when, where to see the Blue Angels in Seattle
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.