Shooting suspect taken into custody in King County Jail after Sunday evening shooting in Seattle that left one person injured

Seattle, Washington – A 57-year-old woman was shot at Hing Hay Park in Seattle and suffered serious injuries in a Sunday evening incident, the local police department reproted. Authorities said that a physical dispute among several individuals in the park led to the shooting.

The Seattle Police Department responded to emergency calls at approximately 10:17 p.m., with reports of gunfire at the location. Officers arrived at the scene at 423 Maynard Avenue South to find the woman with a gunshot wound to her abdomen. Before she was taken to Harborview Medical Center, Seattle police and fire department officers provided first aid at the scene. The victim, whose name has not been released, was reported to be in serious but stable condition, facing non-life-threatening injuries.

The initial investigation found that the confrontation started as a verbal argument among several park visitors before getting somewhat violent. Apparently, an unknown individual pulled a gun and fired several bullets. Police said the wounded woman was an unintentional victim of the gunshot.

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Not long after the incident, the suspect was taken into custody. Officers saw him prowling close to the crime scene, apparently watching the aftermath of the shooting. Recognizing him, a bystander at the incident notified the police right away. The man was arrested and has been booked into the King County Jail, facing charges related to the shooting.

The gun used in the shooting has not yet been found. The case has been turned over to the Gun Violence Reduction Unit’s detectives, who are still looking at the motive behind the conflict and making sure everyone engaged bears responsibility.

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This event has raised questions among the local population over public safety in particular in recreational places like Hing Hay Park, which is used by visitors and families. The Seattle Police Department has reassured the public that they are following all required procedures to adequately investigate the incident and have enhanced local patrols to stop such incidents going forward.