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Police search for suspects after deadly shooting in parking lot above Broadway and Pike — UPDATE

Police were searching for possible suspects after a shooting that left one person dead at the Harvard Market parking lot late Friday night above Broadway and Pike.

Officers were called to the area just after 11:30 PM to a report of shots fired in the area.and a male suspect with a gun seen in front of Bartell’s.

Arriving officers found a victim who had been shot and Seattle Fire was called to the south end of the parking lot. The victim died at the scene. UPDATE: The victim is a 24-year-old Seattle man.

Police were searching the area for possible suspects as of midnight. The gunman was described as a black male, around 6’2″, thin, wearing a Nike blue hoodie and gray sweatpants. He was believed to be accompanied by a second black male with dreads and a face tattoo. They were last seen fleeing the area in a gray Chrysler 300 vehicle, according to radio updates. Other witnesses said they saw possible suspects fleeing the area on foot.

Some venues were temporarily locked down during the police response in the area.

Multiple shell casings were located in front of the Harvard Cleaners and other businesses in the Harvard Market upper parking lot according to East Precinct radio. Police were looking for surveillance video from businesses in the area.

UPDATE: SPD says the shooting appears to have been part of a “fight disturbance” and is asking for anyone with information to call the Homicide tip-line at 206-233-5000. The time in the SPD report on the incident appears to be incorrect — police were called to the area around 11:37 PM.

Witnesses began calling 911 around 11:50 p.m. Friday to report shots fired near the intersection of Broadway and Pike Street. Police quickly flooded the area and found a male who had been struck by a bullet. Officers called for medics but the man was declared dead at the scene. Additional officers detained one person nearby who they are currently interviewing. Homicide Detectives responded to the scene, and with the help of the CSI unit, collected evidence and witness statements. Detectives believe this shooting started as part of a fight disturbance an the investigation is ongoing. Detectives are asking anyone with additional information to please call the Homicide tip-line at 206-233-5000. This remains an active investigation and details may change.

UPDATE 1/14/19: Family has identified the victim as 24-year-old Jafar Mack.

 

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Brittany Williams
Brittany Williams
5 years ago

The young man killed was my cousin and he had nothing to do with the shooting. Please if anyone knows are saw what happened, please call in. My family wants justice for my cousin.
If you can also email me @ [email protected].

Randall L. Olbrich
Randall L. Olbrich
5 years ago

I’m terribly sorry to hear this Brittany. I know that this is of little comfort but you have my condolences and of course to your family.

Diana
5 years ago

Our hearts go out to you and your family, Brittany.

Mark
Mark
5 years ago

How much violence has to happen here before the police do something about it? I see my parking enforcement circling this block than law enforcement. This is a known problem area.

jason
jason
5 years ago
Reply to  Mark

Police do something about it? Nikkita Oliver and Kshama Sawant would be holding a protest if that should happen. They are more concerned about the “at risk youth” victimizing people, then the victims.