Officer shoots armed, naked suspect in Renton

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RENTON, Wash. — A police officer shot a naked 40-year-old man in Renton who they say was pointing a gun at customers in businesses Tuesday morning.

Renton police said when officers arrived at the scene at NE 44th Street at I-405, the man did not respond to their commands. An officer shot the suspect when the man pointed a gun toward police, authorities said.

The man was rushed to Harborview Medical Center where he was in critical condition Tuesday afternoon.

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On and off ramps at NE 44th Street to and from I-405 are blocked by police activity.

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