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There have been 38 shooting deaths and 151 shootings with injuries in Seattle in 2022. This is an increase from the year before.

Neighbors are learning more about the 13-year-old boy who was found dead with a gunshot wound in a Federal Way neighborhood park.  

Nonprofits argue they want to see the county treat gun violence with the same urgency as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials upped their response, but to really attack the problem we need to transform the conditions that lead to crime in the first place.

Organizers gather at Seattles Alki Beach to call for an end to youth gun violence The event comes just days after a 22-year-old man was shot and killed in a dispute over fireworks at the park. Author: Amy Moreno Updated: 8:21 PM PDT July 3, 2021 SEATTLE — One of Seattles most popular beaches is closing early through the holiday weekend.  The move comes just days after a 22-year old man was killed in a fight over fireworks.  Saturday several non-profit groups...

In case you don’t get up early and might miss tomorrow morning’s list before it’s too late, two events of note at Alki tomorrow:” COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Jessica‘s monthly first-Saturday cleanup at Alki Beach always welcomes volunteers. 10 am-1 pm, meet at 2452 Alki SW, bring your own “pick stick” and bucket if you have them (she has a limited number) – kids welcome if accompanied and supervised by adults. You can sign up/RSVP by texting her at 206-769-6330. ‘STOP THE VIOLENCE’: ...