Police investigate shooting in West Seattle

SEATTLE - Police are investigating a shooting that happened in West Seattle overnight. 

The Seattle Police Department first announced the shooting at around 12:40 a.m. Friday morning. 

Authorities said they were investigating a shooting near the corner of SW Raymond St. and Lanham Pl. SW. This area is near Judy Faye Park.

Officers asked the public to avoid the area. 

Further information is limited at this time. 

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