On September 2, 2024, at approximately 2:10 AM, Renton police responded to reports of gunfire coming from a residence in Renton, WA. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the victim had already been transported to the front of the Renton Inn, located at 219 Sunset Blvd N. Despite immediate efforts to provide CPR, the victim could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim, a female of unknown age, was driven to the inn by friends or family in a black four-door Prius, having succumbed to gunshot injuries.
Initial investigations revealed 30 spent 9mm bullet casings at the original crime scene, which is located approximately 1.9 miles and a 5-minute drive away from the Renton Inn. Detectives suspect that an altered 9mm handgun with a high-capacity magazine was used in the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation as authorities seek further information.