Police: 2 killed in north Seattle shooting

Police are investigating after two people were shot and killed at a party in Seattle’s Bitter Lake neighborhood on Saturday night, according to the Seattle Police Department.

At about 10:13 p.m., police responded to the 900 block of North 145th Street after receiving reports that a person had been shot.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a 26-year-old man with fatal gunshot wounds, and a 30-year-old man who had also been shot.

Officers and Seattle Fire Department medics attempted lifesaving measures on the 30-year-old man, but he died at the scene.


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After interviewing several witnesses and people who attended the party, police identified a possible suspect.

About two hours after the shooting, police took the suspect into custody at the North Precinct.

Homicide detectives will interview the suspect and continue to investigate.

Members of SPD’s Crime Scene Investigation Unit also responded to the scene and processed evidence.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.