Three People Shot Outside of Central District Funeral Gathering

Seattle Police are investigating after three people were shot in broad daylight outside of a funeral gathering in the Central District this afternoon.

At 4:38 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of multiple people shot near 26th Avenue South and South Norman Street. Police arrived and located a 30-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound to her buttocks. The Seattle Fire Department arrived on scene and provided her medical treatment. She was transported to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) in serious but stable condition.

While officers were investigating, private vehicles arrived at HMC with two more victims. A 30-year-old male in serious condition was shot in the right thigh. And a 26-year-old male in critical condition was shot in the head. One of the vehicles at the hospital was damaged by gunfire.

The suspect(s) fled the area and were not located. A dumped stolen vehicle was recovered nearby and towed to the Vehicle Processing Room. Police cordoned off the area and collected multiple shell casings from the scene. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.

Detectives with the Gun Violence Reduction Unit arrived and processed the crime scene. They have taken lead on this investigation.

If anyone has information, please call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Crime Stoppers never asks your name, and you can remain anonymous.