HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-11 - Shooting - 15800 Block of 39th Place South
City Of Tukwila
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Type of Incident:
Shooting
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Location:
15800 Block of 39 Pl. S., Tukwila, WA
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Date/Time Occurred: Case Number:
February 11, 2013 / 1:22 am 2013-1099
Press Contact: Phone Number:
Officer Mike Murphy (206) 433-1825
Description of Incident
At 01:22 am this morning, Tukwila police officers were dispatched to the report of a
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shooting in the 15800 block of 39 Pl. S. in Tukwila.
Upon arrival, officers found two victims that had been shot. A 50 y.o.a. male with a
gunshot wound to the chest and a 20 y.o.a. male with a gunshot wound to the leg. The
two victims are father and son.
The suspect, a 35 y.o.a. male, had fled from the scene on foot. However, he was
quickly located by Tukwila PD K-9 and taken into custody. Once in custody, it was
discovered that the suspect had a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
Both victims were transported to the hospital and are being treated for their injuries.
(Injuries were not life-threatening.)
The suspect was treated for his injuries and has been released from the hospital. He is
currently being interviewed by Tukwila detectives.
At this time the association between the victims and suspect is unknown.
No further information is being released at this time.
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 ● Phone (206)433-1808 ● Records Fax (206)244-6181