Running gun battle ends in car crash, two men go to hospital
Tue, 07/04/2017
The King County Sheriff reports that Just before 10 am on the Fourth of July deputies heard shots being fired near SW126th and First Ave South.
Public Information Officer Cindi West said "They saw a silver convertible with the top down occupied by one man. He had a gun out and was firing it towards another vehicle.
The second vehicle had 2 occupants and it appeared shots were also being fired from that vehicle. The vehicles fled the area and the deputies caught up to them at SW124 and First Ave South where both vehicles were involved in an accident. It appears the convertible was rammed by the other vehicle. A third vehicle, driving on First Ave South was also struck. This vehicle had not been involved in the shooting and the driver had minor injuries.
The driver of the convertible was ejected. The driver of the other suspect vehicle was also injured. Both drivers were conscious and alert but taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. The passenger of the other vehicle was taken into custody.
Unknown what led up to the shooting. King County Major Crimes is investigating.
2 guns were found at the scene."