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| US gunman kills 4, shoots self |
| US gunman kills 4, shoots self
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 31-May-2012
5:43:0 AM |
| A gunman killed four people in Seattle on Wednesday - three at a cafe and another in a carjacking - before he apparently shot himself as officers closed in following a citywide manhunt, authorities said.
He was listed in critical condition at a local hospital.
Police searching for the suspect in the first shooting near the University of Washington also had to respond to another fatal incident near the city's downtown. They say a man killed a woman in an apparent carjacking and fled in a black SUV. Authorities said late on Wednesday they believe one man was responsible for both attacks.
"At this time, we feel pretty confident that we have the suspect," said Assistant Seattle Police Chief Nick Metz.
The latest spasm of deadly gun violence to hit the city worried Seattle's leaders and prompted police to consider increasing patrols in high-crime areas. The four deaths bring the number of homicides so far this year to 20, compared with 21 in all of last year.
Police said residents could expect a heightened police presence in the city for the time being.
Gunfire erupted late on Wednesday morning at Cafe Racer, a restaurant and music venue north of the University of Washington. The gunman was described as a man in his 30s wearing dark clothes. Police have not released a suspect's name.
Police released two photos from inside the cafe, apparently taken from a security camera. One shows a man walking into the establishment, with a woman nearby reading a book. Another photo shows stools overturned, and the man standing and holding what appears to be a handgun.
Two men died at the scene. A woman from the cafe died at a hospital.
Evan Hill, who lives above the building where the shooting happened, said the cafe was an artists' collective and performance space.
"It's the strangest place to think of a shooting," said Mr Hill, who heard four to five shots. He said he ran to his balcony and called 911, but didn't see a suspect.
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