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KOMO TV: Man shot in attempted robbery in Renton

Mar24
2008 Written by Randy Corman

Note: This is a different incident than the double-shooting at the Jack in the Box described in the blog below

RENTON, Wash. — A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot during a robbery attempt on Monday night.

Police spokesman Penny Bartley said a 911 call led police to the 3000 block of Royal Hills Drive SE around 7:20 p.m.

They arrived to find the 39-year-old Seattle man, whose name has not been released, shot in the back and lying near his car.

An officer on the scene said the man was conscious when police arrived; however, he was taken to Harborview Medical Center in dire condition.

It is not known what the thief or thieves were after. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

They searching for three men whom they believe fled on foot from the scene of the shooting. Detectives are working to determine their relationship to the victim. A description of the men was not available.

Link to KOMO here

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