Seattle police detectives are investigating a capturing close to the Downtown Waterfront this afternoon.
At about 4:10 p.m., patrol officers responded to studies of a capturing within the 900 block of Alaskan Approach. Earlier than police arrived, two Fish and Wildlife Officers close by took the suspect into custody. When SPD officers arrived they arrested him and recovered the gun as proof.
Police positioned a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair affected by a gunshot wound. The Seattle Fireplace Division (SFD) supplied medical assist to the sufferer. SFD transported him to Harborview Medical Middle in critical, however steady situation.
Officers decided that the suspect and sufferer bought right into a verbal argument earlier than the capturing. The aged sufferer, confined to a wheelchair, grew to become upset when the suspect took an merchandise of his. He pulled out a knife and motioned in direction of the suspect whereas in his wheelchair.
The suspect then shot the sufferer within the chest.
Police transported the suspect to Seattle Police Headquarters to be interviewed by detectives within the Gun Violence Discount Unit.
Officers booked the suspect into the King County Jail for Investigation of Assault.
Incident Quantity: 2025-217529
