An 18-year-old man from Mount Vernon has died in what police are deeming a homicide.
Mount Vernon police were dispatched to a call around 11:40 p.m. Monday, March 17 in the 2200 block of East College Way, said Lt. Dave Shackleton, a spokesperson for the Mount Vernon Police Department. The caller initially said there had been multiple gunshots and that one person had been shot.
When police arrived, they found the 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound and provided aid until medic units arrived, Shackleton said.
The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center where he died from his injuries.
Police believe it to be an isolated incident. A suspect has not been publicly identified as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that could help investigators is asked to call the 24-hour dispatch information number at 360-428-3211, or call Mount Vernon Police during business hours at 360-336-6271.
Annie Todd is CDN’s criminal justice/enterprise reporter; reach her at annietodd@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext. 130.
