Police search for suspects after shooting in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood
Seattle police searching for suspects after man shot in back of head
Police are searching for suspects involved in a shooting that happened in Seattle?s Northgate neighborhood on Monday.
SEATTLE - Police are searching for suspects involved in a shooting that happened in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood on Monday.
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) made the initial announcement on social media at around 7:57 a.m.
What they're saying:
The SPD said officers responded to reports of a person shot at Northgate Transit Center near the intersection of 1st Avenue Northeast and Northeast 103rd Street at 7:40 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers found a 48-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. He was then taken to Harborview Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators say he got off the Light Rail train, and was shot once he reached ground level.
SPD said officers are actively searching for two suspects, and working to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting.
One suspect was described as a man wearing a gray hoodie, a mask covering his face, and gloves. Another suspect was with him, and both ran from the scene before driving away in a car.
What you can do:
The SPD is asking anyone with information to contact its Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Editor's note: This story originally reported that police were searching for one suspect. Following an update from police at the scene, FOX 13 learned that authorities are searching for multiple suspects.
Shooting near Seattle's Northgate station
Seattle police are investigating a shooting near the Northgate station.
The Source: Information in this story comes from a social media post by the Seattle Police Department.
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