One Dead, One Injured in South Seattle Drive-By Shooting
A drive-by shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the 5800 block of 4th Avenue South in South Seattle, resulting in one man being killed and one woman injured.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, October 11, 2026 — A drive-by shooting in South Seattle early Sunday morning resulted in the death of one man and injuries to one woman. The incident took place in the 5800 block of 4th Avenue South.
Authorities responded to the scene shortly after the shooting occurred. The Seattle Police Department has not yet released the identities of the victims. The male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the female victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Her current condition has not been disclosed.
Details regarding the vehicle used in the drive-by shooting were not immediately available. Investigators are working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the timeline of events leading up to the shooting and any potential motives.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is appealing to the public for any information that might assist them. The specific details of the suspect(s) or vehicle involved have not been provided by officials at this time. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The cause of the shooting was not provided. The permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, and fine amounts were not provided as they are not applicable to this incident.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available. The area where the shooting occurred remains under investigation as authorities collect evidence.
Story summarized from the original created by Detective Shane Weatherford on spdblotter.seattle.gov, see more information here.
