Crime & Safety
Man Shot In Renton, High School Locked Down
Renton High School was placed into lockdown Tuesday afternoon on reports of a shooting nearby.
RENTON, WA — Renton High School was placed in lockdown Tuesday afternoon while police searched for the suspect in a nearby shooting, officials said.
Police were first called to the 100 block of Rainier Avenue North around 2 p.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound just blocks from the high school. According to the Renton Police Department, several officers responded to the area and began a K9 track for a potential suspect.
Police said the suspect was still at large Tuesday afternoon and road closures could be in place nearby. People were encouraged to avoid the area while the investigation continued.
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The Renton Police Department released a surveillance image of their suspect shortly before 3:30 p.m.
Still looking for shooting suspect, described as BM, Mid 20-30's, Blk puffy jacket, light baggy pants/if spotted call 911 immediately, do not confront, possibly armed and dangerous. See suspect photo/sh pic.twitter.com/gaukPTK5Op
— Renton Police Dept. (@RentonpdWA) March 10, 2020
Shooting in 100 Blk of Rainier Ave N. One male with gunshot wound. K9 in active track for suspect. Numerous ofcrs in area. Avoid area. Updates to follow as more info received. PIO enroute to station. /clm pic.twitter.com/GcTVJHunHM
— Renton Police Dept. (@RentonpdWA) March 10, 2020
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