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Three Die in Renton Shooting; Police Search for Unidentified Suspect

Police have sealed off the Kirkland Avenue scene under heavy guard to collect evidence from the site

Overview

  • The shooting occurred just after 7:30 pm Saturday near Kirkland Ave NE and NE 18th St, resulting in three confirmed fatalities
  • Renton Police Department has described the area as an active crime scene with increased patrols and urged residents to avoid it
  • The suspect remains unidentified and a manhunt is underway across Renton neighborhoods
  • This incident follows a July 11 attack at the Renton Transit Centre, highlighting a recent spike in local gun violence
  • Authorities are reviewing witness accounts and surveillance footage to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the shooting