Seattle police officers are investigating a stabbing that injured a 28-year-old man in the Roosevelt neighborhood last night.
On April 21 at about 11:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a stabbing near Northeast 65th Street and 9th Avenue Northeast. There, they found a man with a stab wound to the hand. According to the police report, “the knife was stuck in his right hand.”
Police and the Seattle Fire Department treated the victim for his injuries. Medics transported him to Harborview medical Center in stable condition.
Police determined that three people got into an argument inside of a residence in the 800 block of Northeast 65th Street. The altercation became physical and spilled out onto the street. During the confrontation, the suspect stabbed the victim in the hand, leaving the weapon behind.
Other parties from inside of the residence intervened and broke up the fight. The suspect left the area on foot before officers arrived.
Police searched the area, but they could not find the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.
Detectives in the homicide and Assault Unit are assigned to this case.
Incident Number: 2026-109760