SEATTLE — Detectives are investigating after a woman was fatally shot during a robbery in South Seattle Thursday night.
Officers responded to 39 Ave S and S Warsaw St at 8:30 PM to reports of shots fired.
Witnesses said the victim was walking in the area when the suspect approached her and attempted to steal her purse. The suspect shot the victim and fled the area.
Seattle Fire Department Medics took the woman to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition where she later died. The victim is identified as My-Linh Nguyen.
Officers are searching for the suspect.
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