10 people stabbed in Seattle's Chinatown-International District

Video shows suspect accused of Seattle mass stabbing

Seattle Police are working to figure out the motive behind a man's stabbing spree that spanned two days in the Chinatown-International District.

SEATTLE - An investigation is underway after five people were stabbed in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District Friday afternoon. Authorities are calling it a mass casualty event.

Seattle Police arrested a 30-40 year old man in connection to the five stabbings. He's also suspected of several other similar stabbings that happened in the area on Thursday.

Authorities say the incident occurred at 2 p.m. near the corner of 10th Ave. S and S Jackson St., about two blocks south of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School.

5 people stabbed in Seattle, suspect in custody

Seattle police say a "mass casualty event" struck the Chinatown-International District on Friday, after five people were stabbed.

It was reported that four men showed up to Harborview Medical Center with stab wounds. All of them are listed in critical condition. The fifth stabbing victim was treated and released at the scene.

According to Seattle Police, officers found the suspect after witnesses described him and arrested him without incident. A weapon was recovered in the area, and one knife was still stuck in one of the victims.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect. He will be booked into King County Jail for investigation of assault.

The circumstances leading up to the stabbings are not known at this time.

An investigation is underway after a multiple people were stabbed in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District Friday afternoon. Authorities say the incident occurred near the corner of 12th Ave. S and S Jackson St., about two blocks south of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School. FOX 13 has reached out to the Seattle Police Department for more details and are waiting for additional information.
The circumstances leading up to the stabbings are not known at this time. This Friday incident comes after three seperate stabbings were reported in the same neighborhood in less than 24 hours.

Multiple police officers at the scene where five people were reportedly stabbed. (Photo: Seattle Department of Transportation)

Seattle Police are determining if the suspect is involved in five other stabbings that happened in the same neighborhood in the last 36 hours:

Woman stabbed 8 times

At about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a stabbing near 12th Ave. S and S King St.

When they arrived they found a 52-year-old woman stabbed eight times. She was taken to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.

No suspects have been located.

Man hospitalized after stabbing

At about 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to the area of 8th Avenue South and South Jackson Street for the report of a stabbing.

Officers located a 32-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. He was treated at the scene and later taken to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.

The suspect was described as a Black male wearing a checkered hoody last seen heading eastbound on S King Street. After a search, police did not locate the suspect.

It's not known what led up to the stabbing.

Suspect in custody after stabbing

A 37-year-old man was stabbed in the back multiple times at about 8 p.m. Thursday near 8th Avenue South and South Jackson Street.

He was taken to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.

Police detained a 34-year-old man near an abandoned building on 10th and Jackson. SPD said the suspect was armed with a knife, which was seized as evidence.

According to investigators, the suspect also had a $7,075 felony warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle. He was booked into King County Jail for his warrant.

The suspect's involvement in the stabbing is under investigation.

Man injured in attempted robbery

Officers responded to a reported assault at 8:39 p.m. Thursday near South King Street and 8th Avenue South, beneath the I-5 freeway overpass.

According to SPD, a 60-year-old man was in his vehicle when another man forcibly opened his driver's side door and tried to stab him in the chest.

Police say the victim blocked the attack but sustained a laceration to his hand. He was taken to Harborview for further medical care.

The victim's cellphone was stolen in the robbery. Despite a K9 and helicopter search, the suspect was not located.

Man stabbed in neck

At around 1 a.m. on Friday, officers received reports of an assault near 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street.

A man was found bleeding heavily from a neck injury. He was provided aid at the scene and transported to Harborview in serious condition.

Police followed a blood trail to a doorway northwest of where the victim was found, but the suspect was not located.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell issued the following statement in response to the series of stabbings:

"The stabbings in Little Saigon and the Chinatown-International District are horrific, appalling, and shouldn’t occur anywhere in our city. I am grateful for the efforts of first responders in arresting a suspect and caring for the victims of these attacks. I hope for their speedy recovery.
"Every person deserves to feel and be safe, and I remain committed to using every tool available to improve the safety of Little Saigon and the historic Chinatown-International District for all residents, workers, and visitors. We will continue to take a proactive approach to this ongoing challenge – increasing law enforcement resources and patrols to quickly respond to and deter illegal activities, implementing evidence-based technology to prevent and solve crimes, and holding those who cause harm accountable for their actions."

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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell responds to stabbing spree

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell responded to the "mass casualty event" in the Chinatown-International District, saying it was "horrific, appalling, and shouldn't occur anywhere in our city."

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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