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Capitol Hill gunfire? Two incidents overnight

Gunfire echoed around north Broadway early Sunday morning after a Capitol Hill service station worker said he opened fire to ward of a robbery attempt. Meanwhile, police were investigating more gunfire earlier Sunday after an apparent gun battle near Pine and Broadway in the middle of nightlife crowds overnight.

There were no reported serious injuries in the incidents.

Officers rushed to the area of Broadway and Roy just before 6 AM to reports of gunshots. Arriving police were told the 76 Station worker opened fire on two males attempting a robbery, according to East Precinct radio reports. At least one shot struck the back window of a tan van as the suspects reportedly attempted to flee on 10th Ave. There were no immediate arrests.

Earlier, a wave of violence across Seattle continued with a bout of gunfire near the Broadway parking lot between Pike and Pine just before 1 AM.

Police responded to a report of around eight shots in the area and found at least one bullet-riddled car and a victim who apparently not seriously injured. The female was reported as “uncooperative” by police and refused to stay at the scene, according to radio dispatches.

Witnesses told police of an SUV-type vehicle that sustained bullet damage, another car, and a possibly armed male fleeing the area on foot. Police were checking with area businesses that may have video evidence from the shootout. Seattle Fire was called to the scene for possible injuries from the gunfire but quickly released.

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Sean
Sean
6 years ago

Congrats Seattle, you are a big city now with skyrocketing cost of living and continuous gun crime.

fluffy
6 years ago

I wonder if this was at all related to what sounded like several altercations in the Harvard Market Bartell’s parking lot, or if it’s just that time of year again (sigh).

Eduardo
Eduardo
6 years ago
Reply to  fluffy

Seems early this year, or maybe I’m just dreading the months of gunfire ahead.

Who else wants to contribute to a massive floodlight pointed at Harvard Market on weekend nights?

Sloopy
Sloopy
6 years ago

The gang element has been coming up here for the last few years, hence the increasing violence. Usually “uncooperative victims” is the clue.