Seattle police officers are investigating a shooting of a 40-year-old man in South Seattle last night.

On Oct. 8, just after 11:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting near South Winthrop Street and Cheasty Boulevard South. There, officers found a man with significant injuries to his head and face from a suspected gunshot wound.

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) arrived and provided medical treatment to the victim. SFD transported the man to Harborview Medical Center.

Patrol officers processed the scene, took photographs, and recovered ballistic evidence. There is no known suspect information at this time.

If anyone has information, they are are asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.

Incident Number : 2025-29523

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