Seattle police detained a man in his 20s on Friday afternoon after a woman was stabbed in the head near East Marginal Way South and South River Street in South Seattle. The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment, though officials have not said how serious her injuries are. Officers were spotted at the nearby Finishing Trades Institute NW campus as investigators worked to sort out where, exactly, the attack began and how it unfolded.
What police say
According to FOX 13 Seattle, the stabbing occurred around 1 p.m. along East Marginal Way South near South River Street, and officers quickly took a man in his 20s into custody. The outlet published images showing a police car parked in the Finishing Trades Institute NW lot as first responders investigated. So far, police have not released any information about a possible motive.
Context: Tacoma school attack
The incident comes on the heels of a separate stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma on April 30 that wounded multiple students and a campus security officer. That earlier attack led to the arrest of a juvenile, The News Tribune reported. Officials in Tacoma said several victims were hospitalized, and detectives there are still investigating that case.
Investigation ongoing
Seattle police told FOX 13 Seattle they are still working to determine the precise location of the assault and what led up to it. Detectives canvassed the surrounding area and urged anyone with video or information to come forward. Officials stressed that details remain limited and that the case is under active investigation.
Anyone with tips or footage related to the South Seattle stabbing is asked to contact the Seattle Police Department or submit information through the department’s tip line. This story will be updated as authorities release additional information.
