Police Probe Gang Ties After Edmonds Shooting

EDMONDS, WA - Edmonds detectives are exploring the possibility that a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning was a dispute between rival gangs.

The shooting happened around 1 a.m. Saturday behind the Dairy Queen near the intersection of 212th Street Southwest and 76th Avenue West. The victim, a 17-year-old from Shoreline, was shot in the thigh and buttocks, according to police.

Police believe the victim was at the scene with three other men, but they have been uncooperative with detectives. Police are still looking for the three suspects.

"Information to this point suggests that this may have been a prearranged meeting between the two groups over some type of earlier altercation," Edmonds Sgt. Josh McClure wrote in a press release.

The suspects are described as men between ages 18 and 22. The suspected shooter was wearing an all-black sweatsuit, and police believe he stands 5'11" to 6' tall and weighs between 150 and 170 pounds. A second suspect was described as having curly hair "in the shape of a pineapple."

If you saw something or have information about the shooting, contact Edmonds police at (425) 771-0212 or epdtips.edmondswa.gov. Police believe the suspects are armed and dangerous.

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