Seattle-area authorities search for suspect after teen found dead near Safeway parking lot
Washington state police said they had no suspects as of Saturday afternoon
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Washington state police Saturday were investigating the death of a teenager found near the parking lot of a Safeway grocery in a Seattle suburb in the early morning hours.
Renton Police Department officials said the body of the 17-year-old victim was discovered lying in a grassy area in Renton.
Authorities told FOX 13 Seattle that the victim's friend found his body around 4 a.m. The friend had reportedly used their cellphone to track the victim's location.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Officers received more than one call from people who said they heard gunshots in the area around the same time.
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Renton authorities are investigating a homicide after a teen's body was found. (FOX 13)
"When the actual shooting took place and what pre-empted it will hopefully come out during the investigation," police said in a statement. "We have no suspect information at this time."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The teen's body was found near a Safeway parking lot. (FOX 13)
A preliminary investigation shows the 17-year-old died from two gunshots wounds. The medical examiner should confirm the cause of death next week, police told Fox News Digital.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Renton Police Department is actively investigating the incident. There are no additional details at this time.