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1 in critical condition after shooting in Seattle's Cherry Hill neighborhood

The victim was driving a car when he was shot. Passengers said they thought the car had struck something before they realized the driver had been hit.

SEATTLE — A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in Seattle's Cherry Hill neighborhood on Sunday night, according to Seattle police

Police responded to reports of a shooting at around 9:15 p.m. in the area of 18th Avenue and East Jefferson Street. When officers arrived they found a man with a gunshot wound. Officers performed life-saving measures until Seattle fire medics arrived to take the victim to Harborview Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. 

The victim was driving eastbound past 21st Avenue when shots rang out, according to police. Passengers in the car said they thought the car had hit something in the road until they realized that the driver had been shot. 

Homicide detectives and officers with the crime scene investigation unit responded to the scene. Officers are still investigating what led up to the shooting and have not identified any suspects. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Seattle Police Department tip like at (206) 233-5000. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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