Shooting Occurred Friday Night Near East Pine and Belmont The incident unfolded at approximately 10:20 p.m. on February 21, 2026, when two men engaged in a fight near East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. One participant brandished a firearm while the other carried a box cutter, and the gun‑wielding assailant fired multiple rounds into the victim’s chest and neck, killing him at the scene despite firefighters’ efforts [1][2]. Police released no identifying information about the deceased, emphasizing that the investigation remains ongoing [2].

Suspect Arrested and Detained in King County Jail Officers apprehended the shooter at the location; he was booked into the King County Jail after remaining on the scene [2]. The suspect’s age is reported as 42 in the initial arrest report but listed as 41 in later court documents, indicating a minor discrepancy between sources [1][2]. Authorities have withheld his name pending formal charging, and they continue to solicit witness statements [2].

Judge Sets $2 Million Bail and Probable Cause Established King County judge set bail at $2 million during the suspect’s first‑appearance hearing on February 22, 2026, and he remains incarcerated pending further action [1]. Probable cause was found for a second‑degree murder investigation, and prosecutors expect to refer a felony case by early next week, which will shape the formal charging decision [1].