TUKWILA, Wash. — A 17-year-old male died after he was shot following an altercation with another person in Tukwila on Sunday, according to Tukwila police.
Around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday the teen was shot at a bus stop near the corner of 42nd Avenue South and South 144th Street. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.
Police said the shooting is not believed to be random. Based on the initial investigation an argument broke out between the victim and the suspect after which the suspect shot the victim.
Major crimes unit detectives are investigating the shooting. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to email the Tukwila Police Department at tips@tukwilawa.gov or call them at (206)-241-2121.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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