๐บ๐ธ Renton ยท US ยท 12 Mar 2025
Suspects Arrested Following Violent ATM Robbery and Shooting in Renton
RENTON, WA — Multiple suspects are now in custody following a violent incident at a Renton automated teller machine (ATM) that left a woman hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the neck. The Renton Police Department confirmed the arrests after a targeted investigation into the armed robbery.
According to police logs, the victim was targeted shortly after completing a transaction at the ATM. The suspects approached her, and during the altercation, she was shot in the neck. Emergency medical services rushed her to a local medical center. Fortunately, she survived the shooting, but the violent nature of the attack prompted an intense police response.
Detectives utilized local surveillance footage and automated license plate readers to track the suspect vehicle. Law enforcement subsequently located and arrested the individuals believed to be responsible. Charges are expected to include armed robbery, first-degree assault, and illegal possession of firearms. The investigation remains active as authorities determine if this group is linked to other recent ATM robberies in the King County area.
Sources : KOMO News ยท KIRO 7
