Shooting Victim Identified
Medical Examiner IDs Kittens security guard killed in drive-by; reward increased to $15,000
The King County Medical Examiner on Thursday released the name of the man shot and killed over the weekend in Georgetown.
Jean Carlos Grajeda Castañeda, 36, died of multiple gunshot wounds during a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning at Kittens Cabaret, 5800 4th Ave S. He was a security guard at the strip club. A dancer was shot in the leg and survived.
Police said surveillance video captured a car driving into the parking lot about 1 a.m. Sunday and firing multiple rounds at the building. The suspect then drove off, and the car was found burning on South Eddy Street a short time later.
Friends organized a GoFundMe page to help pay funeral expenses.
"Jean was a truly extraordinary person—a devoted father, a loving and cherished son, and a loyal friend who brought light, laughter and warmth to everyone," the page said.
Separately, KOMO-TV reported Crime Stoppers announced a rewards for information leading to an arrest had reached $15,000.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Seattle Police Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
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