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Man stabbed in head during attempted robbery near Seattle’s Woodland Park

Oct 13, 2026, 3:17 PM

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

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

A man suffered a stab wound to the head during an attempted robbery near a Woodland Park picnic shelter on Monday.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m., according to Seattle Police Department (SPD) Detective Shane Weatherford.

Officers and Seattle Fire Department medics met the victim at a nearby location and provided medical aid.

He was taken to Harborview Medical Center with injuries Weatherford described as non-life-threatening.

Weatherford said investigators believe the victim knew the suspect, giving detectives a lead in the case. The crime scene has been located, but no arrests have been made.

Detectives with the robbery unit are investigating and working to find a suspect and gather additional evidence.

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