Man Shot While Walking To A Bus In Downtown Seattle: Police

SEATTLE, WA — A man is recovering from injuries sustained during a shooting downtown as Seattle police look for the triggerman.

Shortly before 1 a.m. on Thursday, police said they responded to a shooting on the 1400 block of 3rd Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man down on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his hip.

Officers began first aid to the 39-year-old man, and then transferred care to Seattle Fire Department Medics when they arrived. Medics took the victim to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.

According to police, a witness said he and the victim had been walking to a bus when a suspect had fired at them.

If you have any information about this case, contact SPD’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233- 5000.