One person shot in West Seattle, suspect at large
Aug 19, 2026, 2:57 PM | Updated: 5:51 pm
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
Police are investigating after one person was shot in West Seattle near Roxhill Park, and the suspect remains at large.
The shooting occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. in the 9000 block of 29th Avenue S.W., the Seattle Police Department (SPD) announced.
Police are investigating a shooting in the 9000 block of 29 AV SW. One victim, suspect still outstanding. Please avoid the area. More information to come.
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) August 19, 2026
When officers arrived, they found a man down with multiple gunshot wounds. SPD Detective Shane Weatherford said he was being cared for by bystanders.
“Several King County Public Health employees happened to be nearby, and they provided aid until police and Seattle Fire Department medics arrived,” Weatherford said. “A 40-year-old man was transported to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.”
Seattle officers respond to a shooting in West Seattle. (Photo: James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio)
Law enforcement noted that the suspect is still at large and advised the public to avoid the area entirely.
Anyone with information or home surveillance video should call SPD or 911.
Contributing: James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio
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