Seattle shooting victim dies months later, homicide investigation launched

SEATTLE A man who was shot in South Seattle back in October has died. Now, police are launching a homicide investigation in search for the killer.

The backstory:On Oct. 8, a man was shot just after 11 p.m. in the area of South Winthrop Street and Cheasty Boulevard South. Responding officers found the victim injured with a gunshot wound to the head.

The 40-year-old shooting victim was transferred to Harborview Medical Center. More than three months later, on Jan. 15, he died. This triggered a homicide investigation.

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