2 arrested in 2025 robbery, murder in Seattle's Chinatown-International District

SEATTLE - Two people have been arrested in connection to a robbery in Seattle's Chinatown-International District back in September 2025, which left one person dead and another injured.

On Sept. 22, 2025, two men were robbed near 12th Ave S and S Lane St around 9:50 p.m., and were shot during the attempt. One person was killed, and the other suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.

Police Police Chief Shon Barnes at the time said the incident stemmed from a dispute between two groups.

"Whenever someone gets shot and killed it’s always a danger to the public until this person is in custody. Until this person is brought to justice he is not safe, we’re not safe," Barnes said.

What we know:

Seattle police detectives conducted a months-long investigation and, on March 27, arrested two men ages 18 and 19, one in Granite Falls and the other in Marysville. The arrests came after months of search warrants, surveillance video review and processing of forensic evidence.

Both men were booked into King County Jail for investigation of murder, robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Anyone with information on the incident or the suspects can still contact the SPD violent crimes tip line at (206) 233-5000 and leave an anonymous tip.

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