2 teens seriously injured in Seattle drive-by shooting

2 teens shot in Seattle's Chinatown-International District

Seattle police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two teens seriously injured in the Chinatown-International District Tuesday afternoon.

SEATTLE - Seattle police are investigating a drive-by shooting in the Chinatown-International District that left two teens seriously injured.

What we know:

The incident happened near 6th Avenue South and South Jackson Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Police said a 19-year-old and 16-year-old were walking up the street when a car pulled up, and there was some kind of altercation.

Then, shots rang out, and the two teens were struck by gunfire. Seattle police confirmed the 16-year-old was shot in the torso and arm, and the 19-year-old was shot in the ankle and hand.

Both teens were taken to Harboview Medical Center in serious condition.

Seattle police investigate a drive-by shooting near 6th Avenue South and South Jackson Street in the Chinatown-International District on March 31, 2026. (FOX 13 Seattle)

The shooting happened during a busy time of day in CID, as many people were heading home on their commute. Officers were at the scene taking statements from witnesses and are working to review surveillance footage in the area.

"There were a lot of people out here, so officers were around taking statements trying to piece together what happened here," said Detective Brian Pritchard of the Seattle Police Department.

Police noted that the Chinatown-International District has seen a decrease in shootings recently, and the department is actively working to deter crime in the area.

"I know that it seems like crime has been down in this area, especially as far as shootings and things like that, and we just want to keep it this way. As far as what happened today, we hope this doesn't become a trend or anything in this area. We're just trying to keep everybody safe out here," Det. Pritchard said.

What we don't know:

There is currently no information about the suspect, other than that they were driving a sedan heading east.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the violent crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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