Seattle’s Chinatown-International District woke up to more trouble Thursday morning after a shooting on Maynard Avenue South left one person injured and sent detectives back into a neighborhood that has already seen more than its share of violence this year.
Seattle police said officers were called to the 400 block of Maynard Avenue South after reports of gunfire, and the victim was taken to a hospital. According to KING 5, the department confirmed the incident and the exact location on Maynard Avenue South. KIRO 7 reported police said no arrests had been made as detectives processed the scene and canvassed the area for evidence.
Another violent night in a neighborhood under pressure
Thursday’s shooting is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have rattled residents and businesses in the Chinatown-International District this year, including a January attack that left one person dead and several injured. City officials have been pursuing measures to improve safety, such as a pedestrian-lighting project now underway in the CID and Little Saigon, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
How to help police
Seattle police ask anyone who witnessed the shooting or who may have video to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000; anonymous tips are accepted, per the Seattle Police Blotter. Anyone with information can also reach Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
The investigation remains active, and authorities say they will release more details as they are available. Local outlets noted the story is developing and will be updated with any new information.
