An early-Wednesday shooting turned a stretch of Rainier Avenue South into both a crime scene and a traffic headache, after Renton officers found a 27-year-old man lying in the roadway near Rainier Ave S and SW Victoria St. The man was taken to the hospital, and the investigation shut down both northbound and southbound lanes, tying up the morning commute while detectives stayed on scene collecting evidence and knocking on doors for witnesses.
According to KING5, officers rolled out just after midnight on a report of gunfire and found the 27-year-old in the roadway near Rainier Avenue South and Southwest Victoria Street. Medics rushed him to a local hospital. Police have not released his name or any details about a suspect, and they are asking anyone with information to call 911 and reference case number 26-3302.
How this fits into recent incidents in Renton
The shooting is the latest in a string of high-profile violent incidents in the city this year. Renton saw a fatal shooting in late March that left one person dead, as reported by KIRO 7. In the wake of those cases, local officials have repeatedly urged residents to share video or any other information that might help detectives piece together what is happening on city streets.
What police are asking
Detectives are pushing for anyone who was driving, walking or otherwise out near Rainier Avenue South early Wednesday to check dash-cam, doorbell or business surveillance and send in anything that might have caught the incident or suspicious activity, per KING5. Police also warned drivers to brace for delays in the area while investigators work and suggested using alternate routes until the scene fully clears.
How to stay updated
The City of Renton posts news, advisories and updates on its official website and social channels for residents who want to track developments. For urgent tips or emergencies related to this case, authorities are telling people to contact 911 and reference case 26-3302 so detectives can log and follow up on every lead.
