Two teenage school students have been tragically gunned down in a fatal shooting outside a bus stop in Seattle, with the suspect remaining at large as police continue their investigation.
Police Response and Scene Details
Just before 4pm on Friday, January 30, police responded to urgent reports of a shooting near the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street in South Seattle. Upon arrival, officers discovered two teenage victims suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical treatment was immediately administered by responding officers until the Seattle Fire Department arrived to take over care. Tragically, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene by fire department personnel.
Investigation Underway
The Seattle Police Department has confirmed detectives are investigating a double homicide in South Seattle. According to police statements, the suspect fled the area on foot before officers could arrive at the location.
Officers and deputies conducted extensive searches of the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect. The police cordoned off the crime scene until homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit arrived to process evidence and gather forensic information.
The King County Medical Examiner will take custody of the deceased and will be responsible for officially identifying the victims. Police have stated that the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation.
School Community in Mourning
In an email sent to families on Friday evening, Seattle Public Schools identified the victims as "two teenagers believed to be Seattle Public Schools students."
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Fred Podesta expressed profound grief in his statement: "The loss is almost impossible to put into words, and it is made even more painful by the reality that tragedies like this are becoming far too common in our communities. Our deepest condolences are with the students’ families, friends, and all who knew and loved them."
Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. The Seattle Police Department has asked the public to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are being accepted as investigators work to piece together the events that led to this tragic loss of young life.
The community remains in shock as police continue their search for the suspect responsible for this devastating attack on teenage students near their educational environment.
