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Woman killed, man injured in apparent murder-suicide near UW
A woman was killed and a man was hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a shooting in Seattle's University District Friday night.
SEATTLE - Seattle police are investigating a possible domestic violence murder-suicide that happened near the University of Washington Friday night.
Seattle police investigate a murder-attempted suicide in the U District on Nov. 6, 2026. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What we know:
Officers were dispatched to the area near University Way Northeast and Northeast 45th Street around 7 p.m. to reports of a shooting.
There, police located a woman inside a business with apparent gunshot wounds. The woman died at the scene.
Officers also located a man nearby suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was treated at the scene and taken to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition.
Police said they believe all people involved in the shooting have been accounted for.
What we don't know:
It's currently unknown how the suspect and victim knew each other. The current condition of the man is unknown at this time.
What's next:
Investigators will remain on scene as the investigation continues.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department.