EDMONDS—An 18-year-old male is in critical condition after being shot by a firearm just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, near the Edmonds fishing pier.
The victim was walking with his sister when they encountered a group of four to six males just west of Dayton Street and Admiral Way. After a brief verbal exchange, the victim was shot multiple times by one or more suspects, who then fled the area on foot. The victim’s sister ran for safety and was able to call 911.
Arriving officers located the victim within three minutes of the call being dispatched and were able to provide life-saving measures, including tourniquets and chest seals. Fire/EMS quickly transported the victim to Harborview Medical Center, where he is in critical condition.
Edmonds Police were assisted by Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and other local law enforcement. Two Edmonds PD canines and a drone from Marysville PD also aided in the search for the suspects.
No suspects are in custody nor have been identified at this time and based on the current information, police do not believe an ongoing public safety threat exists. There is no additional description or information about the suspects.
Detectives will continue collecting evidence and searching for available area surveillance footage. Edmonds police are asking the public to email policetips@edmondswa.gov if you have information about the suspects who are considered armed and dangerous.
The Lynnwood Police Department is currently investigating a New Year’s Eve shooting near the 19700 block of 68th Ave West that killed a 14-year-old boy and injured another juvenile. Anyone with information on that 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.
Author: Mario Lotmore
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How can the police dept. determine & tell citizens that “there is no ongoing threat to the public” when they don’t even know who the suspects are or why they shot the victim?? Especially being the 3rd shooting in Edmonds in 10 days!! Clearly there is some kinds of threat. #itsGUNVIOLENCE