Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

Man fatally shot in Tukwila near Southcenter Mall

Friday afternoon, July 28; vehicle flees scene on Strander Boulevard

A man was fatally shot Friday afternoon, July 28 in the 200 block of Strander Boulevard in Tukwila, just south of the Westfield Southcenter Mall.

The shooting was around 3 p.m. and the man died at the scene, according to Tukwila Police. A suspect fled the scene in a vehicle immediately following the shooting and was not located.

No other details were released.

The Tukwila Police Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call Tukwila Police at 206-241-2121, emailtips@tukwilawa.gov or send the department a private message on social media.




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