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Suspect at large after shooting a woman at an ATM in Renton

Oct 4, 2025, 11:50 AM

Police investigate a shooting scene in Renton after a suspect shot a woman at an ATM. (Photo: Rento...

Police investigate a shooting scene in Renton after a suspect shot a woman at an ATM. (Photo: Renton Police Dept.)

(Photo: Renton Police Dept.)

Police are searching for a dangerous and violent armed robbery suspect in Renton, who shot a woman in the neck at an ATM.

The shooting happened around 6:30 Friday evening, in downtown Renton, on Burnett Ave. S. near S. 3rd St., about a half block from the Renton Transit Center,.

Investigators say the woman had just finished using the ATM when a male suspect approached her.

They say the man grabbed her purse and she struggled with him.

Police say he then pulled a gun and shot her.

Medics transported the 57-year-old woman to a local hospital.

The suspect took off.

So far, police have not been able to make an arrest.

Witnesses describe the gunman as a black male in his 20s.

He was wearing all red clothing.

If you have any information about the shooting, contact Renton Police detectives.

 

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