Man shot in chest during Belltown shooting, suspect at large
Aug 11, 2025, 1:16 PM
A photo of police tape set up around a shooting crime scene. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department)
(Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department)
An investigation into a shooting that critically injured a man in Belltown on Sunday is underway, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.
At approximately 2 a.m., SPD officers responded to a reported shooting in an alley north of 66 Bell Street.
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Man critically injured in Belltown shooting
Officers arrived and found a 20-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest.
SPD officers administered aid to the victim before the Seattle Fire Department medics arrived.
The man was transported to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.
SPD officers searched the area of the shooting, but were not able to locate the suspected shooter.
The investigation is being led by detectives from the Gun Violence Reduction Unit. The detectives are currently working to determine the events that led to the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
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