Update: 9/11/2026
The Seattle Police Department continues to seek information leading to an arrest in the shooting on Sunday night at the Bell Street-Pier 66 Pedestrian Bridge.
Today, SPD opened an online portal for people to share evidence. Through this link anyone can upload video or photos that show the minutes leading up to the shooting, images of the shooting, and possible suspect information. People can help with the investigation anonymously.
Additionally, anyone with information can also call the SPD Tip Line at (206)233-5000.
Original Post: 9/7/2026 at 3:47am
Police Investigate Fatal Belltown Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old male deceased and a 21-year-old male seriously injured in Belltown neighborhood.
Shortly after 11:44 p.m., dispatchers received reports of a shooting near Elliott Avenue and Bell Street.
Police arrived and found the 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department arrived. Despite life-saving effort, medics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
Police also found a 21-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Medics transported him to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.
The investigation revealed that an altercation occurred shortly before the shooting.
The suspect is currently not in custody.
Interim Chief Sayles, Assistant Chief Powell, Homicide/Assault Unit and Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to the scene.
Homicide Unit detectives are working to determine what led up to the shooting.
If anyone has information about this incident, please call Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
Incident Number: 2026-266140/West Precinct/D1