Detectives Investigating Double Homicide in South Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating a double homicide in South Seattle this afternoon.

Just before 4:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting near Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street. There, officers found two males with apparent fatal gunshot wounds. 

Police provided emergency medical treatment to the victims until the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) arrived and took over care. SFD pronounced both victims deceased at the scene. 

Following the shooting, the suspect fled the area on foot before police arrived. Officers and deputies searched the area yet they did not find the suspect. 

Police cordoned off the area until homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene.

The King County Medical Examiner (KCME) will take custody of the deceased. KCME will identify the victims.

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted. 

Incident Number: 2026-29097