SPD: Police shoot stabbing suspect in Downtown Seattle, investigation underway

An investigation is underway after Seattle Police shot an alleged stabbing suspect in Downtown Seattle Tuesday morning. 

At around 8:30 a.m., the Seattle Police Department (SPD) announced they were investigating a stabbing near the corner of 2nd Ave. and Cherry St. At the time, they were asking the public to stay out of the area.

A little more than an hour later, the SPD posted a Tweet saying the suspect was located near the corner of 1st Ave. and Spring St., and shot by officers.

The suspect was in critical condition, as of Tuesday afternoon. 

Details about what led officers to shoot the suspect are limited at this time. 

FOX 13 learned that the suspect who was shot was taken to Harborview Medical Center, and was listed in critical condition.

The SPD’s Force Investigation Team will lead the investigation. 

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