Suspect captured after fatal shooting in South Seattle
Jan 16, 2017, 10:24 AM | Updated: 10:30 am
Some Seattle officers wonder why the city isn't doing more to punish criminals. (AP)
(AP)
A man was arrested early Monday morning in relation to a fatal shooting in South Seattle.
Officers with the Seattle Police Department were dispatched to an apartment in the 8400 block of Rainier Avenue South just after 10 p.m. Sunday on a report of a down person. Officers arrived minutes later and found the victim dead inside the apartment, according to the SPD.
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Officers developed a possible suspect and started their search. They arrested the suspect without incident early Monday morning in SeaTac. Detectives continue to investigate this case and will provide more information as it develops.
Shooting in Pioneer Square
In a separate incident, officers arrested a man in Pioneer Square after opening fire on another person early Monday morning.
Officers patrolling the 150 block of S Washington St. witnessed a fight in a nearby parking lot, according to the SPD. The officers reportedly approached the fight and witnessed a man pull out a gun and begin shooting the victim who fell to the ground. The suspect attempted to run away, but police say officers apprehended him on the other side of the parking lot.
Seattle Fire Department medics took the victim to Harborview Medical Center where he is currently being treated for his injuries.
Officers booked the suspect into King County Jail for investigation of assault.
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