Two people were seriously hurt in a knife attack in downtown Seattle on Saturday afternoon, and both were taken to Harborview Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The assault briefly brought a wave of emergency crews into the area and drew a strong police response as detectives began sorting out what led up to the violence. Investigators say the case remains open, and authorities have not released any motive.
What police said
According to KING 5, officers were called just after 1 p.m. to the 200 block of Yesler Way. There, they found a 31-year-old woman with a significant laceration to her arm and a 37-year-old man with a cut to his forehead. Medical crews treated both victims at the scene before transporting them to Harborview in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
Police told KING 5 that the man was injured while defending the woman. Investigators described the suspect as a man in his 40s who ran from the area on foot before officers arrived. The specific circumstances that led to the attack are still under investigation.
Hospital, probe and tips
Seattle police say detectives have interviewed witnesses and that the people involved in the incident know one another, though officials have not shared any clear motive. Per the Seattle Police Department blotter, anyone who has information or video that could help the investigation is asked to call the department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Callers can remain anonymous…