Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Seattle’s University District
A woman was killed and a man was critically wounded in a suspected murder-suicide in Seattle’s University District.
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Seattle’s University District
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a fatal shooting in the University District after a woman was killed and a man suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday evening, November 6.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4500 block of University Way NE shortly before 7 p.m. When they arrived, they found a woman who was pronounced dead at the scene from a suspected gunshot wound.
Police also found a man with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the nearby street. Detectives believe he is responsible for shooting the woman.
Medics transported the man to Harborview Medical Center. According to police, he is not expected to survive his injuries.
The Seattle Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the incident. Police said they do not believe there are any outstanding suspects or an ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities have not released further details about the individuals involved or their relationship.
The department encourages anyone affected by domestic violence to seek help and connect with available support resources.
Source: spdblotter.seattle.gov