Police searching for suspect after 2 killed in Seattle

SEATTLE -- Police are searching for a suspect after three people were shot just after midnight Thursday in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. Two of them died.

According to Seattle Police Det. Patrick Michaud, officers were called to 5th Ave. and Battery St. for the report of shots fired.

Officers found three people with gunshot wounds and began CPR. Paramedics took over when they arrived. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and a third person was taken to Harborview Medical Center.

Seattle Fire Department spokeswoman Kristin Tinsley says all are in their mid-20s.

Detectives are asking for the public's help. Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide/assault tip line at 206-233-5000.

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