Teenager dies after being wounded in ‘gang-related’ Bothell shooting

The Bothell community is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old boy who died from injuries sustained in a gang-related shooting on August 12. The incident occurred in the early hours at an apartment complex parking lot, where the teenager and a 26-year-old man were found with multiple gunshot wounds. Additionally, two other teenage boys, aged 15 and 17, were injured and later taken to a medical center. These boys are believed to have fled the scene in a white vehicle, as reported by witnesses. While the other victims have since been released from the hospital, the investigation remains active, focusing on the connections among those involved.

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward. This tragic event underscores ongoing issues related to gang violence in the area, leaving community members grappling with the implications of such violence and the loss of a young life.