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Police search for suspect after Thursday morning stabbing in Queen Anne

Jun 19, 2025, 6:43 AM | Updated: 8:27 am

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The stabbing happened near 5th Avenue N. and Mercer Street, across from the QFC in Queen Anne. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an early morning stabbing in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood.

The stabbing happened near 5th Avenue N. and Mercer Street, across from the QFC in Queen Anne, early Thursday morning at approximately 4:30 a.m. Police are actively searching for the suspect.

The victim was discovered by police with multiple stab wounds. The knife was still embedded in his body when found by officers.

The victim was rushed to Harborview Medical Center. His injuries have been described as life-threatening, as of this reporting.

Police are investigating what led to the stabbing, believing the victim and the suspect got into a fight on a Metro bus before the stabbing took place.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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