Man Critically Injured in Seattle Stabbing
A victim remains in critical condition following an early morning altercation in the Chinatown-International District.
Seattle Violence News
Coverage of violence in Seattle focuses on homicides, shootings, assaults and mass casualty events. Reporting follows these incidents from the initial response to the investigations that follow.
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October 28, 2026
Seattle Police Investigate Columbia City ShootoutAuthorities are searching for suspects following an armed exchange near a busy neighborhood intersection on Tuesday.
October 23, 2026
Seattle Police Investigate Shooting on Aurora AvenueOfficers recovered nearly 120 shell casings from a parking lot after a shooting occurred Thursday night.
October 21, 2026
Judge Orders House Arrest for Teen in Seattle ShootingA 15-year-old suspect involved in the Bite of Seattle shooting is now under home detention with 24-hour supervision.
October 20, 2026
Seattle Police Identify Suspect in Fatal Gas Station ShootingAuthorities are searching for 33-year-old Michael Oneal Fleming following the death of a local gas station manager.
October 14, 2026
Mayor Wilson Defended Gun Violence Reduction PlanMayor Katie Wilson defended a city safety initiative following a string of recent shootings that left two people dead.
October 13, 2026
Man Found Shot Dead in Seattle Gas StationSeattle police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a gas station early Tuesday morning.
October 12, 2026
Man Stabbed During Seattle Robbery AttemptA 52-year-old victim was hospitalized after an early morning stabbing at Woodland Park.
October 11, 2026
Gunfire Reported in Seattle Pike/Pine DistrictPolice investigated reports of shots fired in the Capitol Hill nightlife district on Saturday evening.
October 11, 2026
Drive-By Shooting Left One Dead in SeattleA 36-year-old security worker was killed and a 27-year-old woman injured in a South Seattle shooting.
October 10, 2026
Juvenile Arrested After Kerry Park ShootingTwo men were hospitalized following a shooting incident that left approximately 50 shell casings at a Seattle landmark.
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Coverage takes in police reporting, legal developments in high-profile cases, the underlying causes of crime and public safety initiatives. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. The seasonality of incidents and the physical landscape of the city influence where and when specific events occur. Shifts in public safety policy and the resource allocation of emergency services appear as recurring themes in local reporting.