Seattle Man Dies In Lakewood Shootout

LAKEWOOD, WA - One person is dead and three others were wounded after a shooting at the New World VIP Lounge along South Tacoma Way early Sunday morning. Police believe there were three shooters involved, but none have been located yet.

The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. at the club, which is located next to H Mart. About 20 shots were fired inside and outside the club. Three people were found at the scene with gunshot wounds; one of those people died at the hospital. A fourth victim was dropped off at the hospital later in the morning.

The victim was identified Monday by the Pierce County Medical Examiner as Terrence King, 28, of Seattle. Accoding to Q13, King's girlfriend, Natosha Jackson, was bartending at the club early Sunday morning. King went to pick her up, and was caught in the crossfire as the shooting broke out. King was the father of three, according to Q13.

The three shooters were men in their 20s or 30s, one was wearing a track suit with a blue hat. They fled the area in an unknown car.

"Detectives want to talk to anyone who may have been at the club and witnessed the shooting. If anyone recognizes anyone in the video or has information on the shooting, please contact detectives immediately," Lakewood police wrote in a press release.

Contact Lakewood Det. Sean Conlon at (253) 830-5048, the Lakewood police tip line at (253) 830-5064, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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