LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department is asking for your help to identify two suspects in the New Year’s Eve shooting near the 19700 block of 68th Ave West that killed a 14-year-old boy and injured another juvenile.
If you live in the vicinity of 68th Ave West, please check your security footage from Tuesday, December 31st, at approximately 8:18 p.m. for any suspicious activity.
Suspect Descriptions:
- Suspect 1: Blue jeans, black top, a white hat, an orange backpack, and white shoes.
- Suspect 2: Black pants, black sweatshirt with printing on the back and front, a ski mask, and white shoes.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call or email Detective Sattarov at 425-670-5633 or rsattarov@lynnwoodwa.gov. Those who wish to submit their tips anonymously can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Background
On Tuesday December 31, at approximately, 8:19 p.m., Lynnwood Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 19700 block of 68th Ave West (near an apartment complex). Officers arrived to find a deceased juvenile male in the parking lot and another injured juvenile male nearby. The injured juvenile was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Two suspects fled on foot and are still outstanding and is currently an active investigation.
Author: Mario Lotmore