Police found about 29 shell casings, two live rounds and bullet fragments. Gun violence is a public health crisis and we’re committed to working with our partners – including by providing evidence-based policy and health research – as we collectively work to make our community a safer place for everyone." Shots fired in Chinatown-International DistrictĪfter 2:35 a.m., officers responded to several shots fired in te 700 block of South Lane Street. No one should have to fear for their safety as they go about their daily lives. We’ve been working with the city, Seattle police and the U District Partnership to address the root causes behind the increase in personal and property crime in the University District, and to ensure immediate responses to incidents when they occur. Our University is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty and staff, including in the neighborhoods near campus. We have reached out to the students, including those who were in the vicinity, to provide support and resources following this physically and emotionally traumatic experience. But regardless of the severity of the physical injuries, events like this are life-changing and reverberate both in the lives of those most immediately affected and our entire community. "We are grateful the students’ injuries were not life-threatening and that they are receiving the best possible care at Harborview. UW President Ana Mari Cauce made the following statement in response to the shooting: The suspect fled before officers arrived. On Monday, a GoFundMe account was set up for the four people, who were later identified as University of Washington students.Īccording to investigators, witnesses said two men got into a fight outside a well-known bar when one of the men pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots.
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