Shooting in Auburn Leaves 4 Injured

Suspect still at large after incident in residential neighborhood

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A shooting incident in Auburn, Washington on the evening of February 9th left three women and one man with gunshot wounds. The Auburn Police Department responded to reports of the shooting in the 900 block of 26th Street Northeast around 4:20 pm, but the suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in the Auburn community, with this incident highlighting the need for further investigation and potential solutions to prevent such acts from occurring.

The details

Upon arriving at the scene, police found three women with gunshot wounds inside an apartment. A fourth victim, a man in his 20s, was also located with a gunshot wound to the arm. The severity of the victims' injuries is currently unknown, but police say they are all still alive. Detectives are actively investigating the incident and looking to identify any other potential suspects or witnesses.

  • The shooting occurred around 4:20 pm on February 9, 2026.

The players

Auburn Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responding to and investigating the shooting incident.

Kolby Crossley

A spokesperson for the Auburn Police Department providing details about the ongoing investigation.

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What they’re saying

“'Detectives are currently on scene and actively investigating the incident as they follow potential leads and look to identify anyone else who might be involved.'”

— Auburn Police Department (kentreporter.com)

“'There was a male picked up by the Tukwila Police Department at the Westfield Southcenter Mall whom APD believes is not the suspect. Crossley said APD is investigating the other three women in the room to identify the suspect.'”

— Kolby Crossley, Auburn Police Department Spokesperson (kentreporter.com)

What’s next

Police are encouraging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Auburn Police Department at 253-288-7403.

The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the Auburn community, underscoring the need for continued law enforcement efforts and community engagement to address these issues.