Tuesday, August 28, 2007

One dies, two injured from gunshots in Southeast Seattle


By Christina Siderius

Seattle Times staff reporter

One man died after being shot in the head early this morning in Southeast Seattle, and two other shooting victims were sent to the hospital.

Callers contacted 911 at 1 a.m., reporting several shots were fired outside in the 3600 block of 33rd Avenue South, said Seattle police spokesman Mark Jamieson.

The man who eventually died had been shot while in the street. Another shooting victim ran a few blocks before collapsing, while the third person drove less than a mile before being unable to continue.

All three victims were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

"It is not believed to be random. It is believed the victims and suspect probably knew each other," said Jamieson.

Police believe there may have been more than one suspect.

Christina Siderius: csiderius@seattletimes.com

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