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Shots fired in Central District, three suspects arrested

On February 25th, at approximately 10:24 pm, East Precinct officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the area of 23rd Avenue and East Jefferson Street.  There were no apparent victims.  While in the area, Gang Unit detectives observed three men who appeared to be hiding on top of a building.  Those suspects fled westbound across the high school property and were detained by officers as they crossed the street at 23rd and Jefferson.  All three of the suspects were in possession of handguns, one of which was reported stolen.  All of the suspects, ages 18, 20 and 20 were arrested and booked into the King County Jail for firearms related charges.  Detectives will conduct the follow up investigation.