Federal Way community shaken after fatal afternoon parking lot shooting
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — A significant police presence has been established in a local parking lot following a shooting incident that left one person dead, according to the Federal Way police.
A temporary barrier has been erected, and a body, believed to be that of a minor, lies covered by a tarp, according to several neighbors.
The shooting occurred in the middle of the afternoon, a time when children and teenagers are often present in the area. Federal Way police said the call came in at 4:22 p.m. to the Uptown Square Apartments. When officers arrived, they found a man in his late teens or early 20s with a gunshot wound. Crews attempted first aid, but he died at the scene.
Authorities have not been able to identify the man or his age, however, three individuals at the scene have indicated that the victim is a minor.
“You fear for your kids to even go outside, and it’s sad because as children, they deserve to grow up and have fun and play and shouldn’t be worried about going outside from gun violence,” said a concerned resident.
Authorities have deployed the Guardian One helicopter to assist in the search for the shooter or shooters, but no arrests have been reported at this time. There are no current suspects either, according to Federal Way police.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the scene, and they are expected to remain on-site throughout the evening. Anyone with information is asked to call 253-835-2121.
