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SPD Seeking the Public’s Help in Obtaining Video Footage

Homicide detectives seeking help from the community in obtaining further information about this this shooting that occurred Thursday night in Pioneer Square.

If you have cell phone footage, photos, or any information, please call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. When calling into these tip lines, you have the option to remain anonymous.


UPDATE: Man Arrested on Gun Charges Related to Fatal Shooting in Pioneer Square

Detectives arrested a 30-year-old male for gun charges related to the fatal shooting in Pioneer Square.

Today a man turned himself in at the Seattle Police Department West Precinct located at 810 Virginia Street. The male was transported immediately to SPD Headquarters and interviewed by Homicide detectives.  He was arrested and booked into King County Jail on misdemeanor gun charges. 

This continues to be an ongoing investigation and no further information is available currently.  


Original Post: 07/26/2024 at 1:03 a.m.

Detectives are investigating shooting at a gathering in Pioneer Square to celebrate art. 

Thursday night shortly before 09:30 p.m., 911 Dispatch (CARE) received a report of a shooting on the rooftop of a building in the 400 Block of Occidental Avenue South. 

Police arrived and found a 30-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.  Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department arrived. Despite life-saving efforts SFD pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

A second man was located on the street level and suffered a non-life-threatening injury from a tile that shattered during the gunfire.

The circumstances that led up to the shooting are unknown at this time. No suspect has been identified.  

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene and are working to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting. 

If anyone has information about this incident, please call SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.