Man critically injured in South Jackson Street stabbing over scooter dispute
Oct 31, 2026, 7:44 PM
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
According to the Seattle Police Department, a man was critically injured early Saturday morning after he was stabbed on South Jackson Street in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
SPD said its investigation found that prior to the stabbing, the victim and the suspect had been involved in an argument about a Lime scooter or bike.
Police said after the victim walked away, the suspect approached him and stabbed him. The suspect then left northbound on 12th on the scooter or bike.
Police said the suspect is a Black male wearing a gray ski mask and gray jacket. Officers searched the area but did not locate the suspect.
Detectives with the Homicide and Assault Unit are leading the investigation and will work to determine what led up to the assault.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
