24-year-old stabbed leaving Pioneer Square nightclub in Seattle

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An investigation is underway following a stabbing in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood in the hours after Halloween celebrations were underway across the city.

Timeline:

Around 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 1, police officers say a 24-year-old man had just left a nightclub and, along with some friends, was being followed. Then, a fight broke out near the Sinking Ship Garage.

When he tried to intervene, this is when law enforcement believe the man was stabbed multiple times, including:

  • Four stab wounds to his back
  • Three to his scalp
  • One to his rib cage
  • One to his right arm

Hospital staff reported the victim suffered injuries that were serious but non-life-threatening.

The assailant remains on the run and unidentified. The Homicide/Assault Unit has been notified and will be leading the investigation.

What you can do:

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department blog.

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