Casey McNerthney of seattlepi.com shared the following information about the man who was found shot yesterday evening in Woodland Park: A man shot three times Monday at Woodland Park died at Harborview Medical Center, hospital staff said Tuesday. The man, whom authorities identified as a victim, had a violent history that included drug convictions, theft, eluding police and unlawful firearm possession, court documents show. Investigators have not released a suspect description. Police were called at 5:18 p.m. to the 6000 block of Aurora Avenue North, a short walk from the Green Lake trail and the Woodland Park off leash area. Homicide detectives were called to…
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Lost black and white dog — UPDATE: This dog has returned home
A large, friendly, black and white dog has been lost in east Green Lake. He slipped out of his owners’ yard this afternoon (Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012) when a visitor failed to latch the gate. The missing dog has tags with his owners’ phone number: (206) 406-4335. Update, 10:30 p.m. This dog has returned home.
Charlie’s Buns N’ Stuff to open a concession stand on Green Lake
The Seattle Met reports that Charlie’s Buns N’ Stuff is opening a concession stand on Green Lake. The stand will be located near West Green Lake Beach and will open in mid-April. The owner, Veronica Weaver, reportedly has a five-year contract with Seattle Parks and Recreation. Charlie’s Buns N’ Stuff is a food truck that offers American diner fare. The new Green Lake stand will stay open year-round, the Seattle Met reports, and the menu will fluctuate depending on the season: For example, Weaver tossed around the idea of setting up a grill outside in warmer months. Offerings may differ slightly from the truck,…
Shooting victim dies [UPDATED]
A man who was found shot yesterday evening in Woodland Park has no brain activity, but is being kept alive on life support for possible organ donation, according to Casey McNerthney of seattlepi.com. The victim is “technically alive, but not expected to survive,” McNerthney says, adding that police are investigating the shooting as a homicide. No arrests have been made. Here is KING 5′s story from last night: Update, 3 p.m.: KING 5 reports: “The victim shot Monday in Seattle’s Woodland Park died Tuesday at Harborview Medical Center, according to the King County Medical Examiner.”
