UPDATE Victim of fatal July 3 Burien shooting near Glen Acres Golf Course has been identified

Burien, WALocal News

Jesse Ross Komotios, 41, was identified as the victim of a fatal shooting on July 3 near Glen Acres Golf Course in Boulevard Park. He succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at the scene following an argument that escalated just before 2 a. m. Another man was seriously injured and transported to Harborview Medical Center, though his condition remains undisclosed. The King County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the shooting, with no arrests made to date.

This tragic incident raises serious concerns about gun violence in the community, prompting local leaders to call for increased safety measures. Witnesses described the altercation as escalating rapidly into gunfire, illustrating the unpredictable nature of such confrontations. The community is mourning the loss of Komotios, with many expressing their condolences to family and friends. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover the circumstances surrounding this violent event.

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