Seattle stabbing leaves man in critical condition

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing near Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood Tuesday morning. 

Officers responded to a report of a stabbing near the intersection of 27th Avenue South and South Wintrhop Street at about 5 a.m.

When police arrived, they found a 45-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. 

The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. 

Police said they were searching for a suspect but could not locate him. 

It's unknown what led up to the stabbing and the investigation remains ongoing. 

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