Seattle, WA — Seattle police are investigating multiple shootings that injured three people early this morning in different parts of the city. No arrests have been made, and the cases remain active.
The first incident occurred around midnight at the Mount Baker Transit Station, where a 38-year-old man was shot in the left leg. He was driven to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) by a friend. Hospital security retained video of the drop-off, and police have requested surveillance footage from the transit station. This investigation is being handled by the Homicide and Assault Unit. Incident Number: 2026-1967
At approximately 5:15 a.m., a 29-year-old woman was shot in the leg near North 128th Street and Aurora Avenue North while speaking to a potential customer. She flagged down a motorist who drove her to Northwest Hospital (NWH). Police recovered shell casings and a small blood trail at the scene and are investigating under the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU). Incident Number: 2026-2062
The third shooting occurred around 6:20 a.m. when a 26-year-old man was shot in the back and leg outside a Hookah Lounge in the SODO district. An unknown person drove him to HMC, leaving him at a nearby gas station. The victim, who recently moved to Seattle from Arizona, was uncooperative with police. This case is also assigned to GVRU. Incident Number: 2026-2090
Seattle police are urging anyone with information or video footage related to these shootings to come forward. Authorities emphasize that the investigations are ongoing, and the public should report any tips immediately.
Three people injured during early morning shootings:https://t.co/NoiFQFpxsp
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) January 3, 2026