Two Women, Young Girl Dead in Renton Shooting, Police Say
RENTON, WASHINGTON, JUL 20 – Three victims, including a young girl, were fatally shot inside an apartment, prompting a manhunt for an armed suspect, while two 20-year-olds and one 18-year-old were arrested in a related case.
- On Saturday just after 7:30 p.m., the Renton Police Department reported a shooting inside an apartment near Kirkland Avenue Northeast and Northeast 18th Street, killing three people.
- Earlier this month, the incident follows a July 11 shooting at Renton Transit Centre that critically injured a 52-year-old man, police said, and the suspect was inside the apartment when the shooting occurred.
- Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt for the suspect, Renton Police Department said, while investigators remain on-site, collecting evidence and deploying K-9 units.
- The Renton Police Department warned the public that the suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
- In the broader context of Renton shootings, this incident follows another transit centre shooting on July 11 where a man was shot five times, highlighting a pattern of gun violence in the area.
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Washington: At least 3 killed in Renton shooting; police investigation underway
3 people were shot dead in Renton, Washington, on Saturday evening, triggering a large police operation. The shooting occurred. near Kirkland Avenue NE and NE 18th Street, with authorities urging residents to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
3 killed in Renton shooting, no suspects arrested
Three people were killed in a shooting in a Renton neighborhood, the Renton Police Department confirmed. The shooting occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Kirkland Avenue N.E. and N.E. 18th Street. Officers are investigating a shooting with multiple victims near Kirkland Ave NE and NE 18th St that occurred just after 7:30 pm. This is an active scene, so expect a heavy police presence. Please avoid the area. PIO is en rou…
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