Officers investigate casino shooting in Seattle, sheriff's office says

Deputies responded to reports of a shooting with injuries at a casino near Seattle, the King County Sheriff's Office said.

Officers were investigating a shooting at a casino near Seattle, the King County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter.

At least three people were injured at Roxbury Lanes Casino, a venue in southwestern Seattle, authorities who responded to the scene told ABC News affiliate KOMO.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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