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Seattle Police Arrest Suspect After Fatal Capitol Hill Shooting on Friday Night

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Shooting Occurred Near East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Friday, two men engaged in a fight near East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue; one pulled a gun while the other used a box cutter, and the gunman fired multiple shots into the victim’s chest and neck, killing him despite firefighter intervention [1].

Police Quickly Detained 42‑Year‑Old Suspect at Scene The 42‑year‑old shooter remained at the location after the attack, allowing Seattle police officers to arrest him on site, and investigators have not released his name or additional details while urging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact law enforcement [1].

Victim Identity Remains Unreleased as Investigation Continues Authorities have withheld the victim’s name, age, and background, labeling the case a developing story and indicating that further information will be added as the investigation progresses [1].

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Timeline

Oct 8, 2025 – A 40‑year‑old man is shot in the head near Cheasty Boulevard South and South Winthrop Street in Seattle; firefighters treat him on scene and medics transport him to Harborview Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition[4].

Jan 1, 2026 – Police are dispatched to a home on East Grandview Avenue in Tacoma at 3:39 a.m.; officers find an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds, render aid, but he dies at the scene, marking Tacoma’s first homicide of 2026[5].

Jan 15, 2026 – The King County Medical Examiner’s Office rules the death of the Oct 8 victim a delayed‑death homicide, officially linking the fatality to the October shooting[4].

Feb 1, 2026 – Tacoma Police open a homicide investigation after a man is found dead at the 1200 block of South I Street at 9:40 a.m.; the victim’s identity and motive are withheld, and detectives continue to collect evidence[3].

Feb 4, 2026 – Officers respond to the 1100 block of South I Street in Tacoma around 4:50 a.m.; a person with gunshot wounds receives emergency care from fire crews but is pronounced dead shortly after hospital arrival, prompting a homicide investigation by detectives[2].

Feb 21, 2026 – A shooting erupts near East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue in Seattle’s Capitol Hill around 10:20 p.m.; the victim is shot multiple times in the chest and neck and dies at the scene, while a 42‑year‑old suspect remains on site and is arrested; police urge witnesses to contact investigators[1].

Context: Tacoma recorded 26 homicides in 2025, up from 22 in 2024, underscoring a rising trend in violent crime that frames the early‑2026 incidents[5].

Future: Both Seattle and Tacoma homicide units continue to solicit tips from the public via their respective tip lines as investigations remain open[1][4].

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