HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-01 - Homicide - 14100 Block of Tukwila International BoulevardCity Of Tukwila
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Type of Incident: Homicide
Location: 14100 block Tukwila International Blvd (TIB)
Date /Time Occurred: 9/1/12 at 10:28 P.M. Case Number: 12 -6185
Press Contact: Mike Murphy Phone Number: 206- 433 -1825
Description of Incident
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On Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 10:28 P.M., a 37 year -old Tukwila man was shot and killed
in the parking lot of a motel in the 14100 block of TIB. A single suspect was seen fleeing from
the area on foot. A police K9 unit was used to track the suspect but lost the track several
blocks away. The suspect probably got into a car or entered a building.
Police arrived within 2 minutes of the incident. The victim was found with several gunshot
wounds and no signs of life. Officers performed CPR until Fire Department units arrived. The
victim lived a short distance from the location.
Detectives have processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. They are continuing their
investigation today.
There will be no more press releases on this case until Tuesday, September 4, 2012 unless an
arrest is made.
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Michael Villa, Chief of Police
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone (206)433 -1808 Records Fax (206)244 -6181