Nine victims, two days, and one violent rampage—Seattle’s Chinatown is shaken as police capture a suspect after a series of random stabbings.
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SEATTLE, WA
– Seattle’s Chinatown-International District was gripped by fear as nine people fell victim to a violent stabbing spree over just 38 hours, with the alleged assailant now in police custody. Police say the rampage, spanning Thursday and Friday, left four hospitalized in critical condition, while others are recovering from serious injuries.
A City on Edge: 38 Hours of Violence Unfolds
According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), the unnamed suspect targeted victims across a four-block radius, striking multiple people with no apparent connection.
In a particularly alarming attack, a 53-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and left bleeding heavily, leading officers to follow a trail of blood to further investigate the assaults.
Tracking Down the Attacker
Police report that five stabbings occurred on Friday, while four took place the day prior, all within Seattle’s Little Saigon and Chinatown-International District. SPD Deputy Chief Eric Barden confirmed the incidents appear connected, with witness descriptions and crime scene details aligning.
“This incident was apparently one individual over a 38-hour period of time committing random assaults,” Barden explained, adding that the suspect was ultimately identified and apprehended thanks to detailed witness descriptions and nearby evidence, including a weapon.
Community Calls for Safety After Shocking Attacks
The violent streak extended to a tenth potential attack, where a 60-year-old man was assaulted while seated in his car. The assailant reportedly attempted to steal the man’s phone, slashing at him with a knife, but the victim managed to deflect the blade with his hand.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned the attacks, calling them “horrific” and “appalling.” He reiterated his commitment to increasing safety measures in both Little Saigon and Chinatown, assuring residents and visitors that the city will act to prevent further violence in the community.
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