Seattle's Harborview Medical Center became the unexpected nexus of a police investigation yesterday afternoon when two men with gunshot wounds were brought into the emergency room, according to Seattle Police Department Blotter. Reports indicate that around 4:30 p.m., a vehicle with visible bullet damage arrived at the hospital. Hospital staff discovered one man shot in the hand, in stable condition, and another suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, listed in critical condition.
Following the arrival of the wounded individuals, a third person inside the vehicle reportedly left the area. The Seattle Police Department's investigation led them to the SODO neighborhood, where the incident is believed to have taken place near 6th Avenue South and South Spokane Street. Detectives located multiple shell casings at the scene, yet no suspects are currently in custody. Authorities have impounded the victim's car and are asking anyone with information to reach out to the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line.
The Gun Violence Reduction Unit has been reported responding to assist with interviews, according to the SPD Blotter. This unit is now leading the efforts to piece together the circumstances that preceded the violent outbreak. Officers and detectives continue to work from the hospital and the crime scene to establish a timeline and possible motives for the shooting.
The investigation into the shooting is very much active, with police still piecing together what occurred prior to the men's arrival at Harborview. The police urge that anyone with information that might shed light on this crime come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously and will be crucial as detectives seek to uncover not just the how, but the why, behind these actions that led to two individuals sustaining gunshot wounds.
