A 44-year-old man was arrested in Seattle's Chinatown-International District after allegedly stabbing another man, according to the Seattle Police Department's Blotter. The suspect, who has a history of felony convictions, is accused of assaulting a 40-year-old man on the evening near the intersection of 12th Avenue South and South King Street.
Officers were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. in response to the incident and found the victim, who was reported to have multiple stab wounds in the abdomen. The Seattle Fire Department rendered emergency medical attention before transporting the injured man to Harborview Medical Center, where he was said to be in serious condition.
Police reports state that the assailant approached the victim from behind and stabbed him. The victim tried to give chase but failed, as the suspect fled on a bicycle. His escape was brief. However, officers arrested him shortly after near Rainier Avenue South and South Bayview Street, as detailed by the Seattle Police Department.
An officer recovered a knife from the suspect's waistband following a brief chase through northbound traffic lanes. He was subsequently booked into the King County Jail for felony assault, as per the SPD. In a testament to modern surveillance capabilities, the Real Time Crime Center captured footage of the crime, which will serve as evidence in the ongoing criminal investigation.
This case has now been turned over to the Homicide and Assault Unit for further detective work. No additional information about the victim's current condition or the motive behind the stabbing has been released at this time.
