Seattle, WA – September 26, 2025:
Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting in South Seattle that left a 41-year-old man injured Thursday night.
The incident occurred on September 25th around 9:30 p.m. in the 8700 block of Wabash Avenue South. Responding patrol officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper left arm. Seattle Fire Department personnel arrived on scene, provided emergency care, and transported the man to Harborview Medical Center. He remains in serious but stable condition.
According to investigators, the victim had been sitting inside a vehicle when a suspect, known to him, approached and shot him through the window. The suspect then fled the area in a vehicle before officers arrived.
Detectives with the Gun Violence Reduction Unit processed the scene and conducted interviews. They are now leading the investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips will be accepted.
Incident Number: 2025-281274