One man was killed and three others were shot late Monday night at Alki Beach.
Just before midnight, multiple 911 callers reported a shooting in the 2600 block of Alki Avenue Southwest. When police arrived, a citizen was performing CPR on one of the victims. Officers took over and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was declared deceased at the scene. Two additional victims – a man and a woman – were transported from the scene by ambulance in stable condition. Another male victim was taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle.
According to witnesses, two groups got into an argument that escalated and led to the shooting.
Suzette Lowe
With a motto of ‘Teaching skills for a lifetime,’ the Roane-Jackson Technical Center offers a wide variety of hands-on learning opportunities.
Students from both Roane and Jackson counties join together to acquire skills and develop talents in areas such as auto mechanics, law and public safety, welding, education, carpentry and culinary arts.
Those skills and talents were put on display at the West Virginia SkillsUSA competition on March 26 and 27. This state leadership and skills conference took place virtually.
Monica French, teacher and lead advisor of SkillsUSA, said that over 250 students competed state-wide at this year’s event.
“This was the 55th year for the state Skills competition,” she said. “Even though it was virtual, which was a different kind of experience, the students were excited to take part. Last year, the event was cancelled.”
The mass shooting took place in Wilmington just after midnight. Gunfire erupted at a house party at 710 Kidder St., according to the Wilmington Police Department.
Wilmington Police Department Public Information Officer Jessica Williams said those injured are still at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and stable and recovering. This is a tragic case with several young victims, and our hearts go out to their families and friends during this difficult time, Williams said.
All other details of this incident are still under investigation at this time, according to the release. The Wilmington Police Department Crime Scene Investigation Team found several firearms at the scene, and detectives are actively investigating all leads, the release said.