HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-29 - Shooting - 10700 Block of 47th Avenue South
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Type of Incident:
Shooting
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Location:
10700 Block of 47 Ave S., Tukwila, WA
Date/Time Occurred: Case Number:
10/29/13 – 16:43
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Commander Eric Drever (206) 431-3669
Description of Incident
At approximately 4:43 pm Tukwila Police were dispatched to the sounds of gunshots
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and a subject yelling for help in the 10700 Block of 47 Ave S in Tukwila.
Upon arrival at the scene, Officers came into contact with one of the involved subjects.
That subject had been shot once. He was transported to the hospital, where he is
currently being treated for his injuries and is reported to be in stable condition at this
time.
It was reported to the police that the incident involved two subjects that were engaged in
a verbal altercation over a vehicle blocking the road. One of the subjects displayed a
handgun while the other responded in kind. Both subjects discharged their weapons
and fled from each other.
Officers have identified the involved parties and both are cooperating with police.
Detectives are actively investigating the incident.
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