Homicide detectives are investigating a stabbing in South Seattle’s Rainier Valley neighborhood that left one male deceased.
Shortly after 7:30 pm., 911 Dispatch received reports of an assault in an apartment building located in the 3600 block of 33rd Avenue South.
Police arrived and found a man in his 50’s suffering from a stab wound to the chest. Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department arrived. Despite lifesaving efforts, the male succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officers cordoned off the area and conducted a search. Additional SPD K9 Unit resources were also utilized in an effort to apprehend the suspect.
Homicide Unit detectives are working to determine the circumstances that led up to the incident.
The suspect is not currently in custody.
If anyone has information about this incident, please call SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
Incident 2024-280457/ South Precinct
