Man shot during robbery at Skyway business Thursday night

A robbery and shooting was reported at South Bay Massage and Spa in Seattle’s Skyway neighborhood Thursday night.

SKYWAY, Wash. — A man was shot at a business in Skyway Thursday night.

According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, an employee was shot in the leg during a robbery attempt. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The shooting was reported around 9:30 p.m. at South Bay Massage and Spa at 12405 Renton Avenue South.

The King County Sheriff’s Office was adamant the shooting was not connected to the recent deadly attacks in Atlanta.

Authorities are searching for two suspects connected to the violent robbery and shooting.

just spoke with KCSO they tell me this was a robbery and NOT related to the other shootings in Atlanta. One person, believed to be an employee, was taken to Harborview with non life threatening injuries according to KCSO. They believe there were 2 suspects, but no description yet

— Tony Black (@TonyBlackTV) March 19, 2021

KCSO is inv. a robbery at S. Bay Massage (12400 blk. of Renton Ave S). One male victim was trans. to HMC w/non-life threatening injuries. This is an active scene with 2 suspects outstanding. At this time, all evidence indicates this is a robbery with no other motivations.

— King County Sheriff’s Office PIO (@kingcosoPIO) March 19, 2021