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Clerk shot, killed inside gas station minimart near Seattle Center
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Key Points:
- A clerk in his 30s was fatally shot inside a 76 gas station minimart located at Denny and Broad, near Seattle Center and the Pacific Science Center, early Tuesday morning.
- The Seattle Fire Department responded to a "scenes of violence" call at 5:52 a.m., and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- According to police, a heavyset male suspect dressed in all black entered the store, purchased an item, then went behind the counter and shot the clerk; no suspects are currently in custody.
- Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles was present at the scene, with SPD officers and King County Medical Examiner's Office staff conducting the investigation.
- Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
