3 killed in shooting in US state of Washington; suspect at large

WASHINGTON

Three people were killed early Tuesday morning after a shooting in the US state of Washington, with the suspect remaining on the run, according to police.

The shooting took place at the Circle K at around 3.30 am local time (0830 GMT) in Yakima. The suspect allegedly fired into a car, and fled the area, Yakima Police Chief Matt Murray told reporters.

The car stolen by the suspect is believed to be a gray or silver Chrysler sedan.

Yakima Police Department released the suspected gunman's photos on its Facebook account.

The police chief said there is a fourth victim of the shooting, possibly the person who was carjacked, whose condition remains unknown.

“We don't have a motive, we don't know why,” Murray said about the shooting, adding that they will do “everything we can to locate and apprehend that person and keep the public informed”.

WASHINGTON

Three people were killed early Tuesday morning after a shooting in the US state of Washington, with the suspect remaining on the run, according to police.

The shooting took place at the Circle K at around 3.30 am local time (0830 GMT) in Yakima. The suspect allegedly fired into a car, and fled the area, Yakima Police Chief Matt Murray told reporters.

The car stolen by the suspect is believed to be a gray or silver Chrysler sedan.

Yakima Police Department released the suspected gunman's photos on its Facebook account.

The police chief said there is a fourth victim of the shooting, possibly the person who was carjacked, whose condition remains unknown.

“We don't have a motive, we don't know why,” Murray said about the shooting, adding that they will do “everything we can to locate and apprehend that person and keep the public informed”.