Written by Update- The Renton Police have provided this statement to the Facebook Crime and Safety page:
“We did have two shootings, one being a homicide as victim did not survive his injuries. That was tweeted out last night and occurred @ S 4th St/Morris Ave S @ 10:18 p.m. No other information at this time on that one. (Case #23-8090) Second shooting details: Officers were dispatched to NE 4th and Queen Ave NE just after midnight (7/15) to an illegal discharge call where multiple shots fired with sounds of vehicle speeding off. The victim, male, was able to call dispatch and told them he had just been shot by an unknown suspect(s). When officers arrived they found the victim who had been shot in the face. Victim was transported to the hospital. At least 11 shell casings located. Detectives were then called in to handle the investigation. Unknown motive or suspect details at this time. Case #23-8095 If you have any information on either of these cases please call 911 and reference case #.”
Original Post:
Screenshot of Renton Police Twitter posting after downtown shooting
A 26 year old man was tragically shot to death in South Renton last night. There was a second reported shooting later in the Renton Highlands; I don’t have details yet on the whether there were injuries, and how serious they were, from that shooting. [Post-publication note: there was an injury- See update above] My heart is with the victim (or victims) and their loved ones today.
In addition to the overwhelming personal loss for the victims and their families, these shootings are tragedies for our community. We need to protect our residents to the best of our abilities and not let violence become worse each year. Every time a homicide is reported on social media, more of our residents discuss their need to find a safer place to live.
Preliminary call information regarding the second reported shooting in Renton Highlands (details are unconfirmed)
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