SEATTLE — Stray bullets pierced at least two homes in South Seattle's Rainier Vista East Tuesday night, sparking calls for action from local leaders and residents.

Five bullets struck one residence, according to a homeowner who declined to be identified due to safety concerns. A neighboring home was also hit, with one bullet traveling through a bathroom window and lodging into the window frame. A security camera captured the sound of the gunfire.

"This happened while I was home with family putting our two kids to bed," the affected neighbor said.

The incident has intensified focus on gun violence in Seattle City Council District 2, where two candidates for the upcoming election say the problem has reached crisis levels.

"I jumped into this race because of gun violence. We live right of

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