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Man shot during downtown Seattle robbery

May 15, 2018, 5:52 AM | Updated: 10:31 am

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(KIRO 7)

(KIRO 7)

One person was shot during a robbery in downtown Seattle Tuesday morning.

Just before 4 a.m., the victim and suspect were making a drug deal in an alley in the 200 block of Pine Street, according to police.

The suspect pulled a gun and demanded money from the victim. When the victim began leaving, the suspect shot him several times and ran away.

The victim has non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering at Harborview Medical Center.

Police said a K-9 unit was unable to locate the suspect. Detectives are investigating.

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