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3-year-old shot in Tukwila in critical condition

The 3-year-old toddler was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition, according to Harborview Medical Center.

TUKWILA, Wash. — Detectives are investigating after a toddler was reportedly shot and taken to a nearby fire station Friday morning, according to the Tukwila Police Department.

Tukwila police said officers began to respond to the incident after a series of 911 calls from the Allentown neighborhood at around 9:30 a.m. They said a woman could be heard screaming in the background during the 911 calls.

Police said a family member took the toddler to the fire station after the shooting and stayed with them. Firefighters told KING 5 that as they were about to respond to the incident, a woman approached the Tukwila Fire Department Station 53 with the toddler. 

Life-saving efforts began and the toddler was transported to the hospital. The 3-year-old toddler was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition, according to Harborview Medical Center.

According to police, officers saw a vehicle fleeing from the fire station as they arrived.

Police said detectives are investigating a house in the Allentown neighborhood where it is believed the shooting took place.

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Police said the shooting is not believed to be random. They are asking anyone with information related to the investigation to email them at tips@tukwilawa.gov, call our non-emergency number (206) 241-2121 or send us a private message on social media and reference case number 23-2247.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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