RENTON, Wash. — Officials with the Renton Fire Department say a man in his 20s, identified as Ahmed Sheikah, was shot in the back of the head and killed while riding a Metro bus Tuesday evening.
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Metro says the shooting happened on Route 169. Other passengers were not injured.
WHAT TO KNOW:
- Man shot in back of head while riding Metro bus in Renton
- Suspect in custody, per police
- Victim taken to Harborview Medical Center
- Victim, Ahmed Sheikah, later died
A large number of police are responding to the shooting in Renton near South 21st and Talbot Road.
Members of the public were asked by Renton police to avoid the area if possible.
The man shot was taken to Harborview Medical Center where he was initially in critical condition and where he later died.
Police say the only suspect is in custody.
Chopper 7 video from above showed the Metro bus surrounded by crime scene tape. Law enforcement could be seen investigating around the bus and surrounding roads.
Resident says metro bus driver told her the shooter pointed a gun at him & said "open the door" then shot 3/4 shots; injured *passenger*
— Maria Guerrero (@MariaKIRO7) November 30, 2016
We have a reported shooting in at Talbot Rd & S. 21st. Lots of police activity, roads closed down. Avoid area if at all possible.
— Renton Police Dept. (@RentonpdWA) November 30, 2016
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