A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot while sitting in his car near the 1000 block of North 98th Street in North Seattle early today morning. Patrol officers arrived around 12:45 a.m., gave emergency medical aid at the scene, and then turned care over to Seattle Fire Department medics. The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center, where staff were preparing him for surgery.
What police say
According to the Seattle Police Department, officers found the 20-year-old inside his car near North 98th Street and Aurora Avenue North, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators believe multiple suspects opened fire on the vehicle, then took off in a car before officers arrived.
Police say officers stayed with the victim and continued life-saving efforts until Seattle Fire Department medics took over and transported him to Harborview Medical Center. The case is documented under incident number 2026-25390. Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000; anonymous tips are accepted.
Violence along Aurora Avenue North
Aurora Avenue North has seen more than its share of gunfire and violent incidents, keeping it on the radar for both law enforcement and neighbors who live nearby. As reported by KIRO 7, officers have investigated multiple shootings along Aurora in recent months. The latest attack fits uncomfortably into that growing pattern.
How to help investigators
Seattle police are again asking for help from anyone who may have seen or heard something in the area of North 98th Street and Aurora Avenue North around the time of the shooting. Tipsters are urged to call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000 and reference incident number 2026-25390. The department also shared an update on its X account, and the tip line accepts anonymous calls.
North Seattle shooting leaves man in critical condition:https://t.co/OMgHbIBmYe
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) January 27, 2026
