Shooting in Seattle's U District leaves teen injured

SEATTLE - Seattle police are investigating a shooting early Thursday morning in the University District neighborhood. 

The shooting happened near Northeast 52nd Street and 15th Avenue Northeast before 5 a.m.

When police arrived at the scene, the victim had already left and was taken to a nearby hospital in a private car. 

According to police, there was a possible fight at a house party that spilled into the streets. 

A suspect pulled out a gun and shot into the crowd.

Police said a 16-year-old was shot in the knee and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The suspect left the scene and has not been located. 

Police will continue to investigate the shooting. 

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