Man Dies After Early Morning Shooting in Seattle’s High Point Neighborhood
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Seattle's High Point neighborhood. A 28-year-old man died from a gunshot wound to the chest after being transported to the 2700 block of 1st Avenue South.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 10, 2026 —
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Monday morning in Seattle’s High Point neighborhood. The incident resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to the chest.
The victim was transported to the 2700 block of 1st Avenue South, where he was pronounced deceased. Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the shooting, the exact location where the victim was shot, or any potential suspects have not yet been released by law enforcement officials.
The Seattle Police Department is leading the investigation. Further information is expected to be disclosed as the inquiry progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Detective Brian Pritchard on spdblotter.seattle.gov, see more information here.
