Seattle police have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with an attack on a transgender individual in the University District. As reported by Seattle Police Department Blotter, the incident, which occurred on Thursday evening is being treated as a hate crime after the victim was targeted with anti-transgender slurs by a group of men. The victim sustained serious injuries to the face and stomach and was able to escape to a nearby business for help.
Officers responded to a 911 call around 6 p.m. on the 4700 block of University Way Northeast. The attackers had fled by the time police arrived. The Seattle Fire Department treated the victim's injuries. Witnesses provided key information, helping police establish probable cause.
An investigation led to the arrest of the suspect. Police have taken statements from the victim and witnesses, but have not released the identity of the arrested individual. The Seattle Police Department is continuing the investigation and asking anyone with more information to come forward.
