TUKWILA, WA – A devastating act of violence unfolded Tuesday afternoon at the United States Postal Service Processing and Distribution Center in Tukwila, Washington, where a postal employee was fatally shot. Authorities are now searching for the suspect, who remains at large.
Tukwila Police Department officers responded to the facility shortly after 4 p.m. local time, finding an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately administered first aid until paramedics arrived. Despite their life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.
The shooter fled before law enforcement arrived and has yet to be located. As of 7 p.m. local time, authorities were still actively searching for the suspect.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim and suspect were acquainted, though the exact motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The Tukwila Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit has taken over the case, working diligently to uncover further details.
This tragic incident has left USPS employees and the surrounding community shaken. The authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward as they continue their search for the suspect.
This remains a developing story—stay tuned for updates.
