A man is fighting for his life following a Belltown shooting last Friday, according to Seattle Police. The violence erupted shortly after dark, with a 911 call reporting a male shot in the 2200 block of Third Avenue around 9:00 p.m. Responding officers found the 35-year-old victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel rushed the man to Harborview Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. Meanwhile, the Seattle Police Department's Gun Violence Reduction Unit is combing through evidence and working to piece together what led up to the shots being fired. As of now, no suspects stand in the frame, the department confirmed.
The scene of the crime was sealed off for investigation as police detectives scoured for clues that could provide insight into this brutal incident. The block, often bustling with nightlife and city sounds, became a stage for a different narrative, one that ends with police tape and flashing lights.
This latest incident of gunshot violence underscores the ongoing concern regarding gun-related crimes in the city. The Gun Violence Reduction Unit, specializes in tackling such events, is leading the inquiry, promising a thorough investigation. Sharpening their focus, detectives call on the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the assailant, the police said, no arrests have been announced at this stage.
