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One dead, one injured in shooting at Tukwila transit center

Mar 24, 2022, 4:55 PM | Updated: Mar 25, 2022, 5:41 am

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Tukwila police responded to a report of a shooting at the Tukwila light rail station on Thursday, according to the Tukwila Police Department.

The reported shooting occurred around 3:20 p.m. in the 3600 block of Southcenter Boulevard.

Police said one man was found dead at the corner of Southcenter Boulevard and Tukwila International Boulevard. A second man was located with injuries that are consistent with a gunshot wound.

Police are investigating what led up to the shooting, whether the two victims knew each other, and if there was any exchange of gunfire, or just a single shooter.

The scene snarled traffic for hours, temporarily shutting down the light rail station and rerouting public transit.

No suspect or suspects have been located.

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