Seattle, WA
Suspect arrested in string of at least 9 stabbing attacks in Seattle
A man has been arrested in connection with a spate of random stabbings over two days in Seattle, in which a woman and eight men were injured — five of them on Friday afternoon, police said.
“This incident was apparently one individual over a 38-hour period of time committing random assaults,” Deputy Chief Eric Barden said at the scene Friday.
The stabbings on Friday afternoon took place in a roughly four-block area in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
Witnesses reported a description of the suspect and officers found him nearby and took him into custody, police said. A weapon was found near the person who was arrested, and a knife was lodged in one of the victims, police said.
Four of the victims, all males, were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and one victim was treated at the scene and released. A hospital spokesperson told CBS News Friday evening that two of the victims were in critical condition and a third was in serious condition.
Barden said police suspect that the person arrested in connection with Friday’s stabbings is the same person involved with at least four other stabbings that happened starting early Thursday. He cited similar suspect descriptions and the randomness of the attacks, but added that the investigation is ongoing.
The Thursday stabbings in Chinatown started when a 52-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds, police said. On Thursday afternoon, a 32-year-old man was found after being stabbed multiple times and at about 8 p.m. a 37-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the back, police said.
Then early on Friday, police responding to an assault call found a 53-year-old man bleeding heavily from a neck injury. Police followed a blood trail to a nearby doorway and unsuccessfully used that as a starting point for police dogs to try and track a suspect.
“It is my understanding that everyone is alive,” Barden said of the victims on Friday afternoon.
Police said a 10th stabbing on Thursday night involved a cellphone robbery in which someone forcibly opened a vehicle door and tried to stab a 60-year-old man in the chest. The victim blocked the assault and was cut on his hand, police said. It was not clear that it was connected to the random attacks, police said.
(Saturday sunset at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook – photo by Bob Burns)
On the third Sunday of the new year, here’s what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find more listings!):
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club starts its 9 am run at Highland Park Corner Store today. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Weekly Sunday morning games at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: 9:30 am at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW).
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in winter produce-and-products season – roots, greens, peppers, mushrooms, beans, garlic, apples, more – plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, pasta, more.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Back to the regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Spend part of your Sunday afternoon relaxing at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
LIVE AT TIM’S: 2 pm, Korner Blues at Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW, White Center), all ages.
WINTER ART MARKET: First of two events today at Mr. B’s Mead Center – Winter Art Market with vendors, musicians, art, performances, food! 1-5 pm. (9444 Delridge Way SW)
WORKSHOP AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5:30 pm, Inner Canvas: A Journey in Vision Crafting, all ages, tickets here. (9444 Delridge Way SW)
ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5:15 pm and onward tonight. Tickets and info here.
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play, win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, wrap up your weekend with live music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could add to the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
SEATTLE – It was sunny and mild Friday ahead of the Seahawks Game Saturday! Clear skies into the evening with temperatures overnight cooling down into the 30s.
It was sunny and mild Friday ahead of the Seahawks Game Saturday! Clear skies into the evening with temperatures overnight cooling down into the 30s.
The Seahawk Forecast for kickoff is looking nice and dry. It will be a great day Saturday with plenty of sunshine for tailgating, highs in the low 50s. Skies will remain clear, dry and cool into the evening hours.
The Seahawk Forecast for kickoff is looking nice and dry.
High pressure remains over the Pacific Northwest this weekend, bringing more sunshine, mild temperatures and dry skies.
High pressure remains over the Pacific Northwest this weekend, bringing more sunshine, mild temperatures and dry skies. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Temperatures will be above average again Saturday with highs reaching the low 50s. It will be a nice and calm January weekend.
Temperatures will be above average again Saturday with highs reaching the low 50s.
Sunshine and mild temperatures continue into early next week. A few more clouds move in for midweek with early fog and cool mornings. The chance of showers returns on Thursday and Friday, but nothing too heavy at the moment.
Sunshine and mild temperatures continue into early next week.
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