Crime & Safety
Teen Shot Near Site Of Proposed New Downtown Library
The shooting happened one day after Mayor Denis Law's announcement of a new downtown security plan.
A 14-year old boy was injured during a shooting on Tuesday night in downtown Renton, roughly 24 hours after Mayor Denis Law's announcement of a to strengthen the police presence in the city center and Renton's park and trail system.
According to a KomoNews.com report, the teen was shot shortly after 9 p.m. outside the Big 5 Sporting Goods Store on South Third Street near the transit center. A Renton Police Officer witnessed the shooting as he drove by in a patrol car.
The store is the proposed location for the
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Police are still searching for the shooting suspect, and a description is unavailable at this time. Renton Patch will post more information as it becomes available.
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