Seattle Police Investigate Critical Stabbing in Chinatown-International District
Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that critically injured an adult male early Saturday morning in the Chinatown-International District, near the 1000 block of South Jackson Street.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, October 31, 2026 —
Seattle police are actively investigating a serious incident that occurred early Saturday morning, resulting in critical injuries to an adult male. The stabbing took place in the city’s Chinatown-International District.
Authorities responded to the scene near the 1000 block of South Jackson Street. The exact time of the incident was reported as early Saturday morning. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male who had sustained stab wounds. The victim was described as critically injured. Emergency medical services were dispatched to the location to provide immediate treatment before transporting the individual for further medical care.
The Seattle Police Department has confirmed that they are leading the investigation into the stabbing. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identity of the victim and any potential suspects, have not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing.
The area where the incident occurred is a well-trafficked part of the Chinatown-International District. Law enforcement officials are expected to canvas the neighborhood for witnesses and any available surveillance footage that could shed light on the events leading up to or immediately following the stabbing.
Information regarding a motive or any arrests made in connection with the case has not been provided by the authorities at this time. The police department has not disclosed the victim’s current condition beyond stating he was critically injured.
Story summarized from the original created by Detective Brian Pritchard on spdblotter.seattle.gov, see more information here.
