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Man Shot And Killed At First Hill Gas Station

News   February 9, 2010 at 8:06 am Jonah Spangenthal-Lee

Updated

Police say a man in his late 50s was fatally shot while sitting in his truck outside of a First Hill gas station early this morning.

At about 2:30, police received a call from a security guard working near 9th and James, who reported hearing three gunshots.

Police arrived and found the victim sitting in his car at a gas station at Terry Ave and James St.

The man had been shot once in the head, and his foot was stuck on his truck’s accelerator. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Update: Police say they do not believe the shooting was random and are asking anyone with information to call homicide detectives at 206 684-5550. 

Thanks to Silver for the tip.




  • abe

    I worked with this man. He truly was a good man. This is a shame and I hope they catch who did it. I can honestly say after working with him for four years I never heard a bad word uttered from him and he was a christian who led bible studies and cared for those he worked with. He truly will be missed and this is a shame. The world lost a good man.

  • Chiquita Parker-Tillman

    Thank you soo much for the kinds words Mr. Abe. My Uncle Glennis was one of the kindest men you will ever know. I really appreciate what you have written about him. God Bless you and your family.

  • Luna Azule

    I never thought I’de see the day when east L.A. would seem safter than Seattle..Time to move.

  • Larry Porter

    When Mr. Parker moved upstairs to the ‘B’ side he remarked that he had been blessed to get to work at a job he had long sought. Though our acquaintance was brief I did learn we shared birthdays and that he was always willing to pass on the news to those striving to work their way up to the level he had attained. He is missed as a working brother and a man of high virtue; a true friend.

  • Peter Adler

    Greetings, my name is Peter Adler, I am a clerk with ILWU local 52 in Seattle. I too have heard of many good things about your uncle. A lot of us have been wondering if there has any more news concerning his?
    Please feel free to contact me at email address below. Thank you.

    peteadler@hotmail.com

  • Robbie Bradford Kane

    A Special Unkle, a Kind Jentle jiant that is truly loved by every familymember he has,and friends
    Our birthday is 1 day part wich is special to me. I will talk to you again in spirit.

  • brenda

    i know glennis was not the good person u all speak about he liked boys ask his wife’s brother he was a pervert thats why i didnt speak to him for yrs cuz i knew but couldnt tell his sisters especially ann but the story is gonna come out. its just sad because of his yrs of crack cocaine use he started messin with boys…..the ones who couldnt speak up for themselves the little brother kill him for what he did to his big brother who has autism. my prayers are with his wife and her family.

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