Raw video ricocheting around social media appears to capture a drive-by shooting on a Seattle street, and police are now digging into the footage as part of an active investigation. The clip shows a vehicle moving through a neighborhood, apparent gunshots cracking in the background, then the car speeding off. The shareable, seconds-long moment has once again put gunfire in public spaces front and center for rattled residents.
What the Video Shows
According to KIRO 7, the raw clip includes clearly audible gunfire followed by a vehicle fleeing the scene. The station reports that detectives are reviewing the footage and canvassing for additional surveillance video and witnesses who might help them track the car and identify whoever was inside. The televised segment features the station’s copy of the clip and notes that authorities are treating the case as an active investigation.
Context: Regional Shots-Fired Trends
The apparent drive-by comes against a backdrop of rising gunfire reports across King County. The…..