Seattle police are combing the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way South after an assault on Thursday left one person injured and sent officers searching for a suspect. Police warned people to steer clear of the area while they worked the scene and looked for the person responsible, announcing the situation in a post on X.
One Person Hurt As Officers Search For Suspect
According to the Seattle Police Department, officers reported that one person was injured and that they were "actively searching for the suspect" in the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way South. The post urged the public to "avoid the area" while the search unfolded. The department did not release any further information about the victim's condition or a description of the suspect in that update.
Few Details So Far On Busy MLK Way Corridor
Detectives are still locking down the area and speaking with witnesses, so public details remain scarce. The Martin Luther King Jr. Way South corridor has seen violent incidents in recent years, including a stabbing in New Holly last April, per stabbing in New Holly. Neighbors with information are being urged to contact investigators so they can follow up.
How To Share Tips With Investigators
If you saw what happened or know anything about the assault, Seattle police want to hear from you. For violent crime tips to detectives, the department lists the Homicide Tip Line at (206) 233-5000, according to the Seattle Police Department. Anyone with immediate or urgent information is advised to call 911. Officials also recommend checking the department's official social media channels for updates from officers at the scene.
Hoodline will keep tracking updates from the department and local media and will update this story as more information comes out. Anyone in the area should be prepared for possible road closures and should follow directions from officers on site.
