Detectives Investigating Double Homicide in South Seattle – SPD Blotter

Seattle police detectives are investigating a double murder in South Seattle this afternoon.

Simply earlier than 4:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to stories of a capturing close to Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Avenue. There, officers discovered two males with obvious deadly gunshot wounds. 

Police supplied emergency medical remedy to the victims till the Seattle Fireplace Division (SFD) arrived and took over care. SFD pronounced each victims deceased on the scene. 

Following the capturing, the suspect fled the world on foot earlier than police arrived. Officers and deputies searched the world but they didn’t discover the suspect. 

Police cordoned off the world till murder detectives and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit arrived to course of the scene.

The King County Medical Examiner (KCME) will take custody of the deceased. KCME will determine the victims.

The circumstances main as much as the capturing are underneath investigation.

Anybody with data is requested to name the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Nameless suggestions are accepted. 

Incident Quantity: 2026-29097