By Tim Clifford

The Highline Times received a reader’s tip tonight concerning shots fired on 136th and Ambaum, now confirmed by the King County Sheriff’s Department.

Earlier this evening, around 10:30 p.m., a KCSO deputy was driving on patrol when he heard the sounds of men fighting out of his window. Once he spotted where the sounds were coming from he saw that two large groups of men, many that the deputy recognized as gang affiliated, were arguing and fighting. The deputy got out of his car and broke up the two groups, sending them away in different directions.

As the groups were leaving one member stopped, pulled out a gun and fired at the other group 12 times. Both groups dispersed after the shots were fired and deputies soon poured onto the scene.

At this time the King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that, miraculously, no people or property were hit in the gunfire. It is also being reported that the suspect’s identity and whereabouts are currently known.

Deputies are currently en route to apprehend the suspect tonight if possible.

More information will be posted here as it becomes available.