A busy Capitol Hill intersection turned into a crime scene early Saturday after a man was shot multiple times at East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue, drawing a large police response and a warning for people to steer clear of the area.
Police are investigating a shooting at E Pine St. and Belmont Ave. A man was shot multiple times. A subject is being questioned by police. A PIO is headed to the scene. Please avoid the area.
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) February 21, 2026
According to a post by the Seattle Police Department on X, officers responded to reports of gunfire at E Pine and Belmont and found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said a subject was being questioned at the scene, and that a public information officer was on the way. Investigators asked people to avoid the area while they secure and process the intersection.
Capitol Hill's recent shootings
Capitol Hill has seen several notable shootings in recent years, with both fatal and nonfatal incidents drawing attention in the dense nightlife corridor. KIRO 7 reported a fatal New Year's Eve shooting near E Pine and Broadway in 2024, and FOX 13 covered a 2023 drive-by that injured a woman near E Pine and Bellevue.
Police response and what to expect
Seattle police said detectives were working the scene and interviewing witnesses while officers checked nearby businesses for surveillance footage and additional leads. Per the department's post on X, a subject was being questioned, and investigators said they planned to share more information once the public information officer arrived and initial on-scene work wrapped up.
Authorities advised people to avoid the immediate area and expect delays on surrounding streets while investigators process the scene. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
