UPDATE: A deadly shooting in Shoreline has left one victim dead early this morning, prompting an urgent investigation by local authorities. The incident occurred near the Costco warehouse at approximately 1:35 a.m. on October 27, 2025, after multiple reports of gunfire flooded the King County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center.
Residents reported hearing up to nine gunshots, sending shockwaves through the typically quiet neighborhood. Local resident Jim Finkle recounted the alarming sounds, stating, “I heard the last three gunshots. My wife’s a light sleeper. She heard all of them.” When police arrived, they discovered a victim lying in the street, but emergency responders were unable to revive the individual, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
This tragic incident marks the second homicide reported in Shoreline this year, raising concerns among residents. Neighbor Jonh Schwartz expressed his disbelief, saying, “It’s rare to have a murder happen a block away. That’s not something you ever want to see or hear or wake up to.”
Authorities have secured the scene of the shooting, with detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit leading the investigation. The shooting occurred near a stairwell that connects Whitman Avenue to Aurora Avenue, an area known for loitering and suspected drug activity.
Investigators have labeled the incident as “contained with no danger to the public,” although no arrests have been made thus far. The identity of the victim, along with the cause and manner of death, will be disclosed by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office once investigations conclude.
As authorities continue their work, residents are left grappling with the shocking reality of violence in their community. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the unpredictability of crime, even in neighborhoods often considered safe.
Stay tuned for further developments on this unfolding story as details emerge. This is a developing situation, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
