Man shot in chest in South Seattle, no arrests
SEATTLE - Police are investigating after a man was shot in the chest in South Seattle Wednesday night.
What we know:
It happened around 6:30 p.m. near 42nd Avenue South, along Martin Luther King Jr Way in the Rainier Beach neighborhood.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots in the area, and Seattle police officers located a man with a gunshot wound to the chest.
Seattle police investigate a shooting that occurred in South Seattle on Sept. 23, 2026. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Medics from the Seattle Fire Department treated a 42-year-old man at the scene. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition.
Police believe a suspect in a vehicle shot the victim. Detectives are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The suspect fled the scene and was not located. Officers searched for video evidence at the scene.
SPD's Gun Violence Reduction Unit is leading the investigation.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call the Seattle Police Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department, the Seattle Fire Department and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.