Gunfire along 35th Avenue SW in West Seattle sent a teenager to the hospital on June 21, 2024, according to Seattle police, adding another violent entry to an already tense week in the neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of 35th Avenue SW after reports of shots fired and found an injured teen at the scene, Seattle police said. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, and the department said the investigation remains active.
According to KING 5, officers arrived after multiple 911 callers reported the gunfire and located the unnamed juvenile. The outlet noted that police had not released suspect information or announced any arrests at the time.
Per the Seattle Police Department, the June 21 shooting was one of several shootings and shots-fired calls logged across Seattle that day. Detectives from SPD's violent-crimes units screened scenes, collected evidence, and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Community response and context
The 35th Avenue SW shooting landed in the middle of a week that already included other high-profile violence in West Seattle, including a deadly attack at Duwamish Head that same weekend that drew citywide attention. As reported by the West Seattle Blog, City Councilmember Rob Saka said he was "inclined to support" changes such as removing angled parking at the viewpoint, framing the idea as part of broader conversations about public safety in the area.
How to help
Seattle police are asking anyone with information about the 35th Avenue SW shooting to call the department's Homicide Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. Additional contact options and details are listed on the Seattle Police Department contact page.
