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Seattle Parking Garage Shootout Leaves One Dead, Three Injured, Victim Identified

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  • A total of four people were reportedly hit by gunfire in what police are calling a gunfight.
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    A total of four people were reportedly hit by gunfire in what police are calling a gunfight. Source Full size

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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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].