Seattle fire department and police respond to chest and neck gunshot wounds in deadly Capitol Hill incident

Seattle, Washington – A late-night shooting in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood left one man dead and another in custody, prompting an active investigation by homicide detectives.

Police were called to the area of East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue at approximately 10:20 p.m. Friday after reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest and neck. Officers immediately began providing medical aid while waiting for firefighters and paramedics from the Seattle Fire Department.

Despite emergency efforts at the scene, the man’s injuries proved fatal. He was pronounced dead shortly after first responders arrived.

According to witness accounts, the shooting followed an altercation between the victim and another man. The nature of that dispute remains under investigation. A 42-year-old man who remained at the scene was taken into custody by responding officers without further incident.

Detectives with the Seattle Police Department’s Homicide Unit are now leading the case. Investigators are working to piece together the events that led up to the gunfire and to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation.

The suspect was transported to King County Jail and booked in connection with the incident. Authorities have not released additional details about the individuals involved.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist investigators to contact the Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. The case is being tracked under Incident Number 2026-49736, assigned to the East Precinct.