Police were investigating the shooting that took place Thursday afternoon near 30th and Elmgrove. One man suffered gunshot wounds and was taken to Harborview. Another was taken into custody.
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Update 6:13pm
At 2:36pm, several callers reported shots fired at Roxhill Park, with someone possibly hit. A few minutes later, a male called from the area of 30 Ave SW / SW Elmgrove St to report that his friend was shot.
Officers responded to that location and contacted the 18 yo male driver of a Prius and his 17 yo male passenger. The juvenile male had sustained 3 GSWs to his left side. Officers rendered medical aid until relieved by SFD.
The juvenile male was transported to HMC in serious condition.
Officers arrived at Roxhill Park, located the scene, and interviewed witnesses. Officers determined that four males were engaged in a loud argument by the play structure.
At some point, one male pulled a gun on the other three males, and they all exchanged gunfire. The lone male then fled on foot. The other three males fled in a Prius.
Officers quickly determined the males contacted at 30/Elmgrove were the same males observed shooting at the park.
GVRU Detectives responded to the scenes and HMC. Detectives processed the scene at the park and coordinated the impound of the suspect vehicle to the VPR.
The 18 yo male was placed under arrest and booked into KCJ for Investigation of Assault and UPFA. The juvenile male will be booked into YSC for Investigation of Assault and UPFA, once he is discharged from the hospital. Two unidentified suspects remain at large.
Original Post 3:05pm
Gunfire near 30th and Elmgrove Street SW resulted in an 18 year old man, shot twice in the upper torso.
He was taken to Harborview Medical Center and was concious.
One other male was taken into custody.