Seattle Police Investigate Northgate Shooting After Finding More Than 80 Shell Casings
Seattle police are investigating a Northgate shooting that left one person grazed by a bullet. Officers found more than 80 shell casings, and no suspects are in custody.
· Original article author: Jake Johns Original publisher: KING 5 News AllSeattle.org byline: All Seattle News Desk
SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police are investigating a shooting in the Northgate neighborhood early Saturday, October 24, after more than 80 shell casings were found at the scene. One person was grazed by a bullet.
Police received reports of the shooting around 8:15 a.m. near North 107th Street and Stone Avenue North. Several witnesses said they were awakened by the sound of multiple gunshots.
According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), officers discovered more than 80 shell casings representing five different calibers associated with rifles and handguns. Several vehicles and residential buildings were also struck by gunfire.
Witnesses reported seeing a black sedan flee along North 107th Street before turning onto Aurora Avenue North. Police worked with SPD’s Real Time Crime Center to review surveillance footage and locate the suspected vehicle, which appeared to have extensive bullet damage.
Officers were unable to locate the sedan. As of the latest report, no suspects were in custody.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police have not announced any arrests, and additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.
Source: www.king5.com