White Center, WA – A robbery attempt at a cannabis store turned violent early Tuesday morning, leading to a shooting that left a man in critical condition.
According to authorities, the incident began around 12:39 a.m. near 1st Avenue South. Multiple juveniles allegedly attempted to rob a nearby weed store before opening fire on a truck, striking the driver in the head.
The suspects fled on foot. Law enforcement, including K-9 units, set up a perimeter, but no arrests were made. The victim was transported in a life-threatening condition with a firefighter on board the medic rig.
King County Sheriff’s Office and multiple agencies are investigating the case.