Five people were shot in Seattle's Chinatown-International District early Saturday morning. Although no victims were found at the scene, four individuals with gunshot wounds arrived at Harborview Medical Center in private vehicles, and a fifth victim was treated at a different location. The injuries ranged from minor to serious, with one man undergoing emergency surgery. Police found multiple shell casings near a hookah lounge, but no arrests have been made. The Gun Violence Reduction Unit is investigating, and the public is urged to provide any information.
A man was arrested in Seattle for allegedly stabbing nine people in random attacks over a 38-hour period in the city's Chinatown-International District. The assaults left four victims in critical condition, with two still critical as of Friday night. The suspect was apprehended after police followed a trail of blood and received witness descriptions. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned the attacks, emphasizing the need for safety in the area. Authorities are investigating a possible tenth related incident.
A man has been arrested in Seattle following a series of random stabbings over two days, injuring nine people, with five attacks occurring in the Chinatown-International District. Police linked the suspect to at least four other stabbings based on similar descriptions and the randomness of the assaults. Four victims are in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing, and a 10th stabbing incident involving a robbery is being examined for potential connections.
A suspect has been arrested in Seattle following a series of random stabbings over two days, injuring nine people, including a woman and eight men. The attacks occurred in the Chinatown-International District, with five victims stabbed on Friday afternoon. Police linked the suspect to at least four other stabbings that began on Thursday, based on similar descriptions and the randomness of the assaults. Two victims remain in critical condition, and the investigation is ongoing.
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.
Seattle police have arrested a man suspected of a series of random stabbings that injured 10 people over two days, with five incidents occurring on Friday in the Chinatown-International District. The suspect was apprehended nearby with a weapon found at the scene. Four victims are in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center. Authorities are investigating the connection between these attacks and a separate robbery-related stabbing. In response, Seattle's mayor announced increased law enforcement presence in the area.
Sound Transit closed the Chinatown International District Station for a protest, with shuttle buses replacing the 1 Line between Pioneer Square Station and Stadium Station during the closure. The station reopened around 6:40 p.m. Some protesters were seen carrying Palestinian flags.
