Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Seattle on Tuesday that left one person injured and a pregnant woman dead. FOX13
Officers were called to Fourth Ave and Lenora St just after 11 a.m. for reports of a shooting. Authorities say two people—a 34-year-old pregnant woman and a 37-year-old man—were shot while sitting in a car near the intersection.The woman was hospitalized in critical condition but later died from her injuries. Her child was unable to be saved. Witnesses gave police a description of a suspect, and they arrested them a short distance away.
As we await more information about the incident, this heartbreaking shooting only reinforces our commitment to the urgent work necessary to ensure downtown and all of Seattle are safe for every neighbor -- that requires continuing our efforts to address gun violence and reduce dangerous guns in our communities, increasing police presence and behavioral health resources, and addressing the root causes of crime and disorder.
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