Shooting outside Harborview sparked by alleged child abuse

A shooting that happened outside Harborview Medical Center Tuesday afternoon was allegedly sparked by child abuse.

Family members of 5-year-old Aaryuss Weston claim the child’s stepdad had shot the mother’s new boyfriend, the person whom the family believes hit Aaryuss, who died Tuesday evening from his injuries.

“My nephew wouldn’t have stated the things he said if they weren’t true and I’m going to ride with my nephew and the last words that he said,” a family member told KIRO7.

Family members whom KIRO 7 spoke with did not want to be identified, but said that Aaryuss was a bright child with a big heart.

“He was very attentive. Very loving. He just wanted love,” one family member said.

They hope that sharing what caused all of the chaos outside the hospital will bring justice for Aaryuss.

“You’re a monster. You deserve to sit under the jail cell. And not be amongst society,” one family member said.