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Quarter One King County Fatal Shooting Victims in Single Digits

First quarter fatal shootings in King County fell to nine in 2026, marking the first time in nine years the figure dropped into single digits, according to the KCPAO.
Both Seattle and South King County have experienced a continuous decline in shots fired, with a 47% decrease in Seattle and a 61% decrease in South King County since their peak Q1 numbers in 2024.
Of the 51 shooting victims in the first quarter of 2026, 67% were identified as Black or African American and 84% were male, with a majority between ages 18 and 39.
King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said the office plans to continue its two-prong approach, using data to identify at-risk individuals and seek accountability from those causing the most harm.
Progress reducing gun violence serves as good news for the region preparing for FIFA, Manion said, though she emphasized even one death from gun violence is one too many.

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