19-Year-Old Woman Shot, Killed In Chelsea; Police Search For Suspect
CHELSEA (CBS) – Police are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a 19-year-old woman in Chelsea Thursday night. The shooting happened in the area of 50 Garfield Ave.
**UPDATE (8/20): Police announced they have arrested a 17-year-old female in connection to the incident. On Thursday, it was called a shooting by police, but is now being called a stabbing.
Police say the suspect fled on foot on Wesley Street towards the Parkway. The suspect was wearing a black puffy coat and has long blonde hair in a ponytail.
CPD/MSP/DA seeking to locate and identity this person of interest. This subject may in fact be a male and not a female. pic.twitter.com/JFdjj4yXRo
— Chief Brian Kyes (@ChiefKyes) August 20, 2021
Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes posted a picture of the person of interest on Twitter. Kyes said the scene is active and urged residents in the area to stay indoors.