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Man killed, another seriously injured in Chinatown shooting

Sep 23, 2025, 3:05 PM

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A Seattle Police Department vehicle. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

Seattle detectives are investigating a shooting in the Chinatown-International District.

A man was killed and another man was seriously injured in the shooting Monday around 9:40 p.m.

Police found a man suffering from gunshot wounds on 12th Avenue South and South Lane Street. Officers tried to save the man, but he succumbed to his injuries.

Second man found with gunshot wound

Another man was found with a gunshot wound to the leg. Seattle Fire personnel gave aid and transported the man to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.

Homicide Unit detectives investigated the scene and are working to determine what led up to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crime Tip Line at 206-233-5000.

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