Man accused in Seattle Capitol Hill fatal shooting held on $2 million bail

SEATTLE - A 41-year-old man is being held on $2 million bail in connection with a fatal shooting Friday night in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

The backstory:

Police responded around 10:20 p.m. to East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue and found 38-year-old Solomon Xavier Thompson with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police on scene of a deadly shooting in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood on Feb. 20, 2026. (FOX 13 Seattle)

According to court documents, several witnesses reported seeing Thompson and another man in a heated argument. At one point, the suspect was holding what appeared to be a box cutter, and both exchanged punches.

As Thompson attempted a punch, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired once or twice, and then fired multiple rounds after the victim fell to the ground, court documents state.

Officers recovered a 9mm Glock handgun and a knife from the suspect, who was arrested at the scene. Thompson did not appear to have any weapons on him.

What's next:

Prosecutors found probable cause to charge the 41-year-old suspect with second-degree murder, and he is currently being held in King County Jail on $2 million bail.

The suspect is expected to be formally charged in the coming days.

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