Seattle Parking Garage Shootout Leaves One Dead, Three Injured, Victim Identified
Updated (2 articles)
Shootout Occurred Early Sunday in Pioneer Square Garage The police were called to the Sinking Ship parking garage in Seattle’s Pioneer Square at about 1:30 a.m. on February 1, 2026, after a physical fight escalated into gunfire[1][2]. Responding officers found a male victim with a fatal head wound and secured the scene while investigators began collecting evidence[1][2]. No shooters were taken into custody at the time of the response[1][2].
Victim Identified as 27‑Year‑Old Mhaniq Requell Wilkerson The King County Medical Examiner later confirmed the deceased was 27‑year‑old Mhaniq Requell Wilkerson[1]. Earlier reports had withheld the name pending family notification[2]. Wilkerson suffered a gunshot wound to the head that proved fatal[1].
Three Injured Transported to Harborview, Conditions Vary male survivor sustained life‑threatening injuries and was rushed to Harborview Medical Center[1][2]. Two female victims each received graze wounds; both were later taken to Harborview in stable condition[1][2]. All three injured remain hospitalized, with the male’s condition described as critical[1].
Police Arrest Two for Disturbances, No Shooter Custody Officers detained two individuals on disturbance charges unrelated to the gunfire[1][2]. Neither arrest involved a suspect in the shooting, and investigators continue to search for the shooter(s)[1][2]. The arrests were made shortly after the incident as police cleared the garage[1].
Authorities Urge Public Tips via Violent Crimes Line Seattle police have asked anyone with information to call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206‑233‑5000, emphasizing that anonymous tips are welcome[1][2]. The tip line is part of the department’s broader effort to solve violent crimes in the city[2]. No further leads have been publicly disclosed as of February 5[1].
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King5: Man Shot, Killed in Seattle Parking Garage Identified: Provides victim’s name, detailed injury descriptions, and police request for tips, noting two disturbance arrests but no shooter custody.
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King5: One Dead, Three Injured After Shootout in Pioneer Square Parking Garage: Reports initial incident details, injuries, and arrests, without naming the victim, and emphasizes ongoing investigation.
Timeline
Feb 1, 2026 – A physical fight erupts in the Sinking Ship parking garage in Pioneer Square, Seattle, and escalates into a shootout around 1:30 a.m., leaving one man dead and three others injured, according to detectives [2].
Feb 1, 2026 – Police respond at approximately 1:30 a.m., find the male victim with a fatal head wound, and transport a male with life‑threatening injuries and two females with graze wounds to Harborview Medical Center [2].
Feb 1, 2026 – Officers detain two individuals on disturbance charges at the scene, but no suspects in the shooting are taken into custody; investigators continue to seek information via the Violent Crimes Tip Line (206‑233‑5000) [2][1].
Feb 4, 2026 – The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies the deceased as 27‑year‑old Mhaniq Requell Wilkerson, confirming the victim’s identity and cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head [1].
Feb 5, 2026 – Seattle police maintain an active appeal for tips, emphasizing that anonymous calls are welcome and that the investigation remains ongoing [1].