Police and emergency crews responded to a shooting in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood early Saturday morning, July 25, 2026, after gunfire near 11th Avenue and Pike reportedly left multiple people injured.
According to early reports, the incident occurred shortly before 12:45 a.m. along 11th Avenue outside a local pizza establishment. Authorities said the situation began as an altercation before escalating into gunfire.
Emergency responders from the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department were dispatched to several nearby locations, including businesses along Pike Street, where victims were reported. At least two individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment, while another person sustained injuries from debris or broken glass.
Investigators located shell casings at multiple points near the scene, including along 11th Avenue and Union Street, as they worked to piece together the sequence of events.
Initial suspect descriptions from police radio reports indicated a male individual wearing a ski mask. Authorities are also searching for additional persons who may have been present before the shooting. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
The incident drew a significant emergency response in one of Seattle’s busiest nightlife districts, raising concern among residents, workers, and visitors in the area.
At this time, police have not released the identities of those injured, and no arrests have been confirmed. The investigation remains active as officials continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact local authorities.
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