Gunfire near UW: Victim shot in stomach in University District attack
Feb 27, 2025, 6:13 AM | Updated: 10:44 am
University of Washington's "W" sign near an entrance to the campus. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
One person was shot in Seattle’s University District around 10 p.m. Wednesday night at the intersection of NE 47th Street and University Way near a 7-11 convenience store, according to a student alert from the University of Washington (UW).
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said the 37-year-old victim was working at a nearby mini-mart and was outside on break, according to KIRO 7, when the shooting took place. Investigators believe the victim knew the suspect and that the suspect walked up to the victim and shot him unprovoked.
The shooter fired at least one shot, hitting the victim in the stomach area. Police said the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Harborview Medical Center.
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The shooting happened just a few blocks away from the UW campus. It’s suspected that the shooter fled the scene on a red motorcycle.
If you have any information, please contact SPD.
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