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Published on May 23, 2024
Skyway Child Struck by Stray Bullet at Apartment Complex, Police InvestigatingSource: Google Street View

Early this morning, a child's life was suddenly interrupted by the harsh reality of urban violence when they were struck by a stray bullet at a Skyway apartment complex. The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. at the Creston Point Apartments, located on the 13400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as reported by KOMO News. This is not the first time gunshots have pierced the veil of night at this complex, with prior shootings on June 8, 2023, and April 1 of this year.

The King County Sheriff's Office swiftly responded to the distressing scene, finding injured child and facilitating their urgent transport to a nearby hospital. As of now, the exact condition of the child remains unknown, a detail that underlines the deep uncertainty faced by communities accustomed to such senseless bloodshed. Details from the FOX 13 Seattle indicate the deputies are conducting a thorough investigation.

Authorities are now combing through the complex to determine if the stray bullets endangered other residents. As per a report by KING 5, there have been no additional reports of injuries so far. The shooting has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents to grapple with the reality of gun violence at their doorsteps.

The investigation continues as deputies try to understand how an innocent child was hit by a bullet. This incident, along with others like it, has the community asking for action and thinking about how safe they are. If you have any information about the shooting, please contact the King County Sheriff's Office to help with the investigation.