Originally published January 1, 2010 at 10:36 AM | Page modified January 1, 2010 at 8:44 PM

Girl dies in murder-attempted suicide in Burien

King County sheriff's deputies say a juvenile boy shot a girl before shooting himself last night in Burien. The girl later died.

Seattle Times staff

2 rushed to Harborview after shooting in Burien late Thursday

A 16-year-old boy is under police guard at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after police say he fatally shot a teenage girl Thursday night in Burien before shooting himself.

The two juveniles were found suffering from gunshot wounds at an apartment complex at 12445 Ambaum Boulevard Southwest in Burien around 9:30 p.m. The teenage girl later died at Harborview Medical Center.

Police were initially looking for a shooting suspect, but later determined the 16-year-old boy shot the girl and then shot himself in the chest.

The boy is in serious condition with non-life-threatening injuries, said sheriff's spokesman Jim Laing.

Neighbors say the two teenagers were dating and were often overheard fighting loudly, according to a KING-TV report.

Detectives are waiting to speak with the teenage boy as part of the investigation, Laing said.

The identities of the victims have not been released.

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