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15-year-old boy shot inside Renton Target

A teen was shot inside the Target at The Landing in Renton. Police say he has non-life-threatening injuries and a suspect has not been arrested yet.

RENTON, Wash. — Dispatchers confirmed to KING 5 that at least one person has been shot inside the Target at The Landing plaza.

Police got the call just after 8 p.m. on Monday for the shooting at 1215 N Landing Way.

Officers said the victim was a 15-year-old boy, who was shot and was taken to Harborview Medical Center. Police say he has non-life-threatening injuries. 

Renton police said this does not appear to be a random shooting and likely appeared after an argument broke out. 

No one has been arrested yet and police said the suspect fled the area.

Police describe the suspect as a heavy-set Black man in a red sweatshirt and red sweatpants.

People are asked to avoid the area.

It's unknown what led up to the shooting. It's also unknown at this time whether the shooting was connected to an earlier shooting in Kent. 

Kent police said six people were shot Monday evening near La Plaza Shopping Center on Pacific Highway South near Kent Des Moines Road.

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