SPD Blotter: Man Killed In Rainier Beach Shooting

Press release from SPD Blotter:

August 12, 2021 3:38 pm

Seattle police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon near the Rainier Beach neighborhood.

Around 2:15 PM police received a report of a shooting near Rainier Avenue South and South Fisher Place.

Officers arrived within two minutes of the initial 911 call and found a man with gunshot wounds lying on the ground. The man died at the scene.

Investigators are working to gather evidence at the scene and are asking anyone with information to call the Violent Crimes Tipline at 206 233 5000 or 911.

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