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(UPDATED) Two Gunshot Wound Victims After Shooting Tuesday Evening

UPDATE: 01/25/2023 01:39 p.m.

The 29-year-old male, who arrived at Harborview Medical Center, was involved in the shooting that occurred late Tuesday evening in the 1900 block of 22nd Avenue South*. After arriving at HMC, the man later died from their gunshot wound injury.

Homicide detectives have determined the 54-year-old male is a potential suspect, but continue to investigate the case.

More information will be posted when available.

*Updated 01/25/2023 01:47p.m.


Seattle Police responded to a report of shots heard from multiple callers in the 1900 block of 22nd Avenue South near the Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Officers arrived at approximately 11:00 p.m. and began their search for any injured subjects. Police located a 54-year-old man, who sustained life-threatening gunshot wounds, near the location of the shooting incident.

Police provided medical aid until the arrival of Seattle Fire Department personnel. When SFD arrived, they took over medical care and later transported the man to Harborview Medical Center.

As officers were investigating the scene, a report of a second gunshot wound victim arrived at HMC. The 29-year-old man also had a life-threatening gunshot wound. This man may have been involved in the shooting at 22nd Avenue South.

Officers searched for potential suspects but did not locate them. Police did locate a bullet-hole damaged vehicle that was impounded from the scene for further investigation.

Homicide detectives will lead the ongoing investigation.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.