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Shooting in Central District

On July 5th, shortly before 7:00 p.m.,  East Precinct officers responded to a call of “shots fired” in front of the Garfield Community Center at 23rd Avenue and Cherry Street.  Two victims, a 25-year old male and a 16-year old female, were standing on the steps of the community center when they were shot by unknown males from an unknown green SUV. The suspect vehicle was last seen driving westbound on Cherry Street.  Both victims have non life-threatening injuries and were transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.  The Gang Unit is conducting the follow up investigation.