Two teenagers were fatally shot outside a bus stop in Seattle, with the perpetrator still on the run. The incident occurred around 4pm on Friday, January 30, near Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the two victims with fatal gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical assistance was provided by the police until the Seattle Fire Department took over. Unfortunately, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The Seattle Police Department confirmed that they are investigating the incident as a double homicide.
The suspect fled on foot before law enforcement arrived, and despite a search, the suspect remains at large. The area was cordoned off for further investigation by homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit. The King County Medical Examiner will handle the deceased and identify the victims.
Details leading up to the shooting are currently under scrutiny. Anyone with information is urged to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Seattle Public Schools communicated the victims as believed students of the district in an email to families.
SPS Superintendent Fred Podesta expressed deep condolences, highlighting the tragic frequency of such events in the community. Podesta extended sympathies to the families, friends, and acquaintances of the deceased.