17-year-old shot by dirt bike rider in Auburn, no arrests made
May 22, 2025, 6:27 AM
An Auburn Police Department vehicle can be seen on a road. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
A 17-year-old boy was allegedly shot by a dirt biker in Auburn Wednesday night, the Auburn Police Department (APD) reported.
Just before 7:45 p.m., APD officers responded to reports of shots fired in Auburn’s Lea Hill neighborhood on the 31600 block of 126th Avenue S.E.
“Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound,” APD stated on social media. “The victim’s injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, and he was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.”
According to APD’s investigation, the 17-year-old victim was walking near the entrance of College Place Mobile Home Park when the suspect approached on a dirt bike, dismounted, and fired at least one shot before fleeing. No suspects have been arrested as the suspect’s identity is currently unknown to the department..
Anyone with information is asked to contact APD’s Tip Line at (253) 288-7403.
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