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Man Injured in West Seattle Shooting

Seattle Police Department Gun Violence Reduction Unit detectives are investigating a shooting that left a male seriously injured Monday afternoon in West Seattle.

At 2:40 p.m., 911 received multiple reports of gunfire near the intersection of 35th Avenue South and South Webster Street. Several witnesses reported seeing suspects in two vehicles shooting at each other as they fled the area. Officers arrived and located evidence of a shooting, but no victims. Police found bullet damage to multiple buildings and an abandoned vehicle several blocks away.

While officers processed the scene for evidence, they learned a 30-year-old male arrived at Harborview Medical Center with a gunshot wound. He is currently in stable condition.

Gun Violence Reduction Unit Detectives responded to the scene and are working to determine the circumstances that led up to shooting. No suspects have been identified.

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, please call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.