Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident - Seattle Campus
04/17/09
University Way Shooting Incident
This message to members of the University community is being sent in the interest of public safety and in compliance with federal law requiring timely warning notification of crimes committed on or near campus.
On April 17, 2009 at 8:45 p.m., two men with no known affiliation to the University of Washington had an altercation in the 4200 block of University Way Northeast. During the altercation one of the individuals shot the other in the face. The victim sustained an injury to the jaw area of his face and was transported to Harborview Medical Center.
Witnesses called 911 and Seattle Police and paramedics responded. The suspect ran southbound from the scene and was not found. No additional information is available at this time. This incident is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department. If you have any additional information about this crime, please call Seattle Police at 206-684-5550.
University Police advises students to be cautious and aware of their surroundings at night in the District.
