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Shooting in Rainier Valley

On August 16th, at approximately 9:40 PM, South Precinct officer responded to a call of multiple shots fired around Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street.  The suspect was described by witnesses as a black male, in his 20’s , approximately 5′-6″, wearing a red shirt and black shorts.  He was armed with a revolver.  The suspect was gone by the time officers arrived.  Officers did locate shell casings near the scene.  A teenage male victim was located along with two of his friends in the 9200 Block of Rainier Avenue South.  That victim sustained a minor bullet graze to his back.  He was treated by the Seattle Fire Department at the scene and released.  The suspect remains at large.