Three injured in shooting in Everett on Casino Road

Everett police are investigating a shooting that left three people hospitalized. The conditions of the victims are unknown at the time of reporting.

The shooting occurred at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning on West Casino Road in Everett.

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A helicopter and several canine teams were deployed to assist in the search for the suspects. W. Casino Road was closed for a short time between the 600 block and the 900 block, but has since reopened.

Further details are not yet available.

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According to Neighborhood Scout, the crime rate is 48 per thousand residents and Everett has one of the highest crime rates in America when analyzing communities of all sizes. Due to understaffing in all police departments, residents and city leaders know that Casino Road is one of the most troubled areas in Everett.

“Casino Road has always had a bad reputation,” Paula Marshall, operations manager for Madres de Casino Road, told FOX 13 about installing security cameras along the road. “I know the city and the police are trying to make it better and safer. It's not an easy battle, but little by little we're seeing improvements.”

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

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