On 3/8/12, at approximately 4:15 a.m., a man was shot in Ravenna Park (55 NE and NE 25th). The victim, a man 40-50 years old, suffered a gunshot wound to the upper left-arm chest area. He is being transported to Harborview Medical Center by Seattle Fire Medics with life threatening injuries.
An active search is underway for the 3 suspects. One of the witnesses recognized the shooter.
According to witnesses, the 3 suspects came into the park and an argument ensued between the suspects and victim. The victim challenged the suspect at which point the suspect fired upon the victim. Unknown how may shots were fired.
The suspects ran off W/B from that location. Nothing further on the suspects.
This is an active and on-going investigation and all the information available at this time.
**Update** One suspect in connection to this shooting is in custody and is being interviewed by detectives. An active search continues for the other two suspects.
The victim has died at Harborview Medical Center as a result of his injuries.