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Renton shooting: A shooting in Renton, Washington, on Saturday evening (local time), has killed three individuals. Officers were dispatched by the Renton Police Department to a report of shots fired just after 7:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Kirkland Ave NE and NE 18th Street. The location of the shooting is close to community spots such as the Meadow Crest Playground, Meadow Crest Pickleball and Tennis Court, and the Meadow Crest Early Learning Center, as well as residential apartment buildings, raising concerns among local residents.

In a release, the Renton Police Department advised residents to stay away from the area since this is currently an active crime scene. “Expect a heavy police presence and please avoid the area while officers conduct their investigation,” authorities said. As of Sunday morning, the suspect involved in the shooting has not been located, authorities said. Police had confirmed the shooting resulted in a triple homicide, but further details about the victims or possible suspects have not been released. Officers continue to investigate the area for evidence and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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This latest incident follows a spate of violence in Renton in recent months. On July 11, a 52-year-old man was critically injured when unidentified suspects fired shots at him at the Renton Transit Centre at 233 Burnett Avenue South. He remains in stable condition. In that case, two 20-year-olds and an 18-year-old were later taken into custody. Earlier this year, in February, the same transit hub witnessed another shooting when a 17-year-old suspect was arrested for injuring a man, according to local reports.