Man stabbed in head twice in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood
SEATTLE - Seattle Police say a man was stabbed in the head twice in the Pioneer Square neighborhood Monday afternoon, and the suspect remains on the loose.
The stabbing happened around 5:40 p.m. near South Washington Street and 1st Avenue South.
Officers responded and located a man in his late 30s with two stab wounds to the head. He was in and out of consciousness and bleeding, police said.
The man was stabilized on scene by Seattle Fire Department personnel and was later transported to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.
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The suspect was described as a Black male wearing all black clothing. He ran southbound before police arrived, and has yet to be located.
Police are also searching for the weapon that was used.
The circumstances leading up to the stabbing are under investigation. Anyone with information should contact Seattle Police.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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