Seattle police spent Saturday morning searching for a stabbing suspect after a man was attacked behind an apartment complex near 35th Avenue SW and SW Avalon. Dispatch described the victim as a man in his mid‑30s and the suspect as a white man in his 50s wearing black‑and‑white clothing, who reportedly ran or walked away from the scene. As of early Saturday, authorities had not released the victim's condition or said whether anyone had been arrested.
According to West Seattle Blog, officers were called to an alley behind the apartments and began canvassing the area for a fleeing suspect. The initial information came over police radio, and the neighborhood outlet reported that no further details were available at the time.
Incident Located Inside Southwest Precinct
The scene falls within the Seattle Police Department's Southwest Precinct, which covers the Junction and the Avalon corridor. As outlined by the Seattle Police Department, residents are urged to call 911 for emergencies or use the non‑emergency line to share tips or video that could help investigators.
Local History of Police Responses at 35th/Avalon
Community reporting shows 35th/Avalon has seen repeated police activity this winter, with residents voicing concerns about people acting erratically at bus stops and property damage along the corridor. An earlier February incident, when officers responded after reports of a man with a hatchet, was documented by West Seattle Blog, adding to the neighborhood's recent string of disruptions.
How to Report Tips
Anyone with information, photos or video related to the stabbing is asked to call 911 for immediate emergencies or use the Seattle Police Department's non‑emergency contacts and online reporting tools to share tips with investigators. As outlined on the Seattle Police Department, the department lists a non‑emergency number and online reporting options for residents who want to pass along information.
