Suspect Arrested After Series of Stabbings in Seattle's Chinatown-International District

A man is in custody after five people were stabbed in Seattle's Chinatown-International District on Friday afternoon, with four victims in critical condition. The suspect, aged between 30-40, was apprehended near the scene, and a weapon was recovered. This incident follows five other stabbings in the same area over the previous 38 hours, bringing the total to ten victims. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned the attacks and pledged increased law enforcement efforts to ensure public safety. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the incidents are connected.