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20-year-old shot and killed near Northgate light rail station

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SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead near the Northgate light rail station on Wednesday.

Seattle Fire responded to the area on N Northgate Way just before 5 p.m. SFD told KIRO 7 the incident was reported as a shooting.

Police arrived on scene and found a man in the parking lot of a hotel who had been shot in the chest.

Crews tried to save the 20-year-old’s life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

It’s unclear what led up to the shooting.

Police have not released any suspect information.

If you have any information on this shooting, call SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

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