Seattle Police Probe 40 Shell Casings After 30-Plus Shots Near Lava Lounge

4 articles · Updated · KIRO Seattle · May 23

Around 4 a.m. Saturday, Seattle police responded to reports of a volley of more than 30 gunshots near Aurora Avenue North and North 98th Street by Lava Lounge.
Officers found a crowd outside the club and recovered about 20 shell casings on each side of Aurora Avenue, indicating gunfire crossed the roadway.
A nearby car and multiple buildings were struck, but police said it was still unclear whether anyone was injured.
The shooting unfolded as a club crowd was dispersing, and Seattle police are asking anyone with information to call the SPD tip line at 206-233-5000.

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