A man was shot near the Burien Transit Center late Saturday morning, June 22, 2024, prompting a swift response from multiple law enforcement agencies.
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Communications Center received several 911 calls about the shooting at approximately 11:17 a.m.
Deputies from Burien, unincorporated King County, Metro Transit, and Sound Transit quickly responded to the scene.
The victim, a male, was located and treated by deputies and local medics before being transported to a local hospital. Authorities have not released specific information about the victim’s age or medical condition, but the injuries are initially believed to be non-life-threatening.
Police did not release any information about a shooting suspect, who is believed to have eluded capture.
Deputies are in the early stages of the investigation, which remains open and active.
Police did not release any additional information at this time.
