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Watch: 3 men open fire at Federal Way gas station; Police on the lookout

Mar 24, 2025, 6:30 PM

Federal Way shootout...

The scene after three gunmen shot up a Federal Way gas station. (Photo courtesy of James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio)

(Photo courtesy of James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio)

Police in Federal Way are searching for three gunmen who shot up a convenience store gas station early Sunday morning.

The shootout happened at the AM/PM on the corner of Pacific Highway South and South 272nd Street just before 5 a.m. It was all caught on the store’s surveillance video.

The three gunmen can be seen walking out of the store, then opening fire at a car parked at the gas pump. Numerous shots were fired, and the parking lot was left littered with shell casings.

Multiple shots hit gas pump in Federal Way shootout

The owner, who didn’t want to be identified, said multiple shots hit a gas pump and could have easily caused an explosion. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the gunmen escaped before police arrived.

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The scene after three gunmen shot up a Federal Way gas station. (Photo courtesy of James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio)

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting or who recognizes any of the gunmen to call Federal Way Police or 911.

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