One person was killed and seven — including 9-year-old child — were wounded in Seattle. On Wednesday 22 January at rush hour McDonald’s became the scene of the shooting.
Dozens of people fled in panic when near the lively market pike place at 17:00 local time, shots rang out.
BREAKING: Seattle police are responding to reports of a shooting near 4th Avenue and Pine Street with multiple victims. (via @stimesmcarter)https://t.co/HIzKU0WuOZ
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) January 23, 2020
At a press conference after the shooting, Carmen best, head of the Seattle police Department, said that the attack occurred due to the dispute erupted in front of McDonald’s. All the wounded were rushed to a nearby medical center Harborview for treatment.
Authorities said 55-year-old woman was in critical condition, while 9-year-old boy in serious.
The press Secretary added that three men aged 21 to 35 years old was in a stable condition.
The murdered woman was from 40 to 50 years.
#BREAKING: MAN HUNT — Police are looking for two suspects who are wanted for shooting 7 people, including a child in #Seattle, WA. Description on suspects will be provided when released by Police.
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— Brennan Prill ⚡︎ (@WxBrenn) January 23, 2020
A witness told KOMO News that the two men walked from Westlake to 3rd street and pine and animatedly about something argued. When the arguments were over, the witness said, the men pulled guns and started shooting.
Eyewitnesses reported that up to 100 people fled for cover as the shots began in the evening rush hour.
According to one of the bystanders, the victims were innocent bystanders who were caught in the crossfire.
Was just a shooting in downtown Seattle. McDonald’s on 3rd/pine. Multiple victims #seattleshooting #seattle pic.twitter.com/6Gb2aWeu7a
— 🄴🄺 (@alaskangeles) January 23, 2020
The Seattle police has confirmed that rescuers went to the scene and gave first aid to the injured.
The incident was the third shooting in the city center in less than two days.
In the area where the shooting occurred, in recent years, committed many crimes.
BREAKING: Another night another shooting.
Today it’s the community in #Seattle. How can we know where it will be tomorrow?
Today it’s 2,333 shot dead just this year. How many more by the end of tomorrow? #seattleshooting pic.twitter.com/155xeWbE8o
— Ethan Somers (@ethanjsomers) January 23, 2020
In a statement, the Association of Seattle said:
«We Express our condolences to victims of today’s shooting in downtown Seattle, and we thank the police and fire departments of the city for their quick response to this tragedy.
Criminal activity of Third Avenue and pine takes too long and too often leads to the death of innocent people.
The heart of our city should feel safe and welcome all who live, work and come here.
We urge public officials to allocate the resources necessary to improve safety in the city centre, and take a Third Avenue of criminals applying for it.
On behalf of the residents, small business owners, employers and visitors we say that enough.»
3RD AND PINE UPDATE: Detectives have identified two suspects in yesterday’s shooting. Latrelle Marquise Tolbert (age 24, 6’1″ 200 lbs) and William Ray Tolliver (age 24, 6’0″ 145 lbs). Both men are considered armed and dangerous. Call 911 if you see them or know where they are. pic.twitter.com/vgg7Uez3zN
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) January 23, 2020
Police have identified two suspects in the shooting: the Luttrell Marquis Tolbert, 24, and William ray Tolliver, 24 years old. Both men are considered armed and dangerous. The search is continuing.
