SPD investigates Golden Gardens Park shooting; suspect arrested, then released

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting that happened in Golden Gardens Park Saturday.

The shooting occurred at 8498 Seaview Place N.W. in Seattle at 8 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived, they found a 35-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his neck and torso. Officers provided medical aid until the Seattle Fire Department arrived and assumed responsibility.

A bystander was at the scene and assisted officers, as the bystander was a trauma doctor. The victim was eventually taken to Harborview Medical Center by the Seattle Fire Department. He suffered life-threatening injuries, but is in stable condition, as of this reporting. The victim received surgery for the injuries he sustained.

Suspect arrested, then released

According to SPD, the suspect left the area in a black Mercedes before officers arrived. The Mercedes was later discovered at the intersection of 28th Avenue N.W. and N.W. Market Street.

“Police performed a high-risk, felony traffic stop and detained three individuals,” SPD stated in its crime blotter. “Officers identified and arrested the shooter and recovered a handgun.”

As the shooting continues to be investigated by SPD, detectives later released the suspect after interviewing him at headquarters.

Detectives with SPD’s Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) are continuing its investigation of the Golden Gardens Park shooting.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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