The Seattle Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into a double homicide that occurred inside Virgil Flaim Park in North Seattle, as patrol officers were summoned to the scene at approximately 6:00 p.m. last night and found two men suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Upon their arrival at 2700 Northeast 123rd Street, the officers immediately provided emergency medical aid to the victims until the arrival of the Seattle Fire Department, who took over the life-saving efforts. Tragically, one of the men was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second victim was rushed to Harborview Medical Center with critical injuries; he subsequently succumbed despite all medical interventions, according to a report by SPD Blotter.
The suspect remains at large following an extensive search by multiple officers, a K-9 police team, and the aerial support from the King County Sheriff's Guardian One helicopter. The area has been sectioned off while the Homicide and Crime Scene Investigation Units are processing the scene, where they've collected evidence and conducted interviews with witnesses.
Details on what precipitated the violent encounter are sparse as homicide detectives delve into the investigation of the circumstances surrounding the shooting, calling upon the community's cooperation; the Seattle Police Department emphasizes the invaluable nature of the community's engagement in solving crimes and urges anyone with information to reach out to the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
