Police search for shooting suspect in West Seattle

Seattle Police seek suspect in deadly shooting

Police are searching for a suspect who shot and killed a man in West Seattle on Wednesday evening.

SEATTLE - Police are searching for a suspect who shot and killed a man in West Seattle on Wednesday evening.

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) made the initial announcement on social media at around 4:15 p.m.

According to the SPD, officers responded to reports of a shooting near the corner of SW Snoqualmie St. 36th Ave. SW. Upon arrival, they found a 30-year-old victim in serious condition. He was treated at the scene and taken to Harborview Medical Cente

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The Seattle Police Department (SPD) reported that officers responded to a shooting near the corner of SW Snoqualmie St. and 36th Ave. SW. They found a 29-year-old man in serious condition. The victim received treatment at the scene before being transported to Harborview Medical Center.

The man later died from his injuries.

Authorities say the suspect fled the scene on foot and may be armed. He is described as a Black man in his 20s or 30s. He was wearing black clothing and a blue surgical mask.

The shooting happened just southeast of the West Seattle YMCA. FOX 13 Seattle reached out to the YMCA and learned they were put into lockdown while police investigated the area.