Mount Vernon police are actively investigating a shooting that took place Tuesday morning on the 1600 block of South Third St., near Vera St., where two individuals were injured and subsequently hospitalized. According to a report by KOMO News, the two victims were transported to Skagit Valley Hospital. While the condition of the two remains undisclosed, the Mount Vernon Police Department indicated that they believe to have contacted all parties involved at the scene.
As the events unfolded, gunfire erupted causing injuries to the aforementioned. Found interviewing witnesses, the Mount Vernon Police Department shared through their Facebook page that their investigation is still "early" but assured the public that updates will follow later in the day. Neighbors and passersby might have noticed the quick response of law enforcement, as the area was swiftly contained to manage the situation.
The identities and potential motives behind the shooting have not been revealed. In the statement obtained by FOX 13 Seattle, the police did not specify if a suspect was taken into custody, highlighting the ongoing nature of the investigation. The police department's communication implies all necessary interviews are being conducted to piece together the occurrences of that morning.
