Man Injured in Pioneer Square Shooting
A shooting in Pioneer Square left a 21-year-old man injured. The incident occurred early Sunday morning near 1st Avenue and South King Street, with officers discovering numerous shell casings and a firearm at the scene.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 17, 2026 —
A 21-year-old man sustained injuries following a shooting incident in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood early Sunday morning. The Seattle Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of 1st Avenue and South King Street.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered evidence indicating a firearm had been discharged. Numerous shell casings were found, and a firearm was recovered by law enforcement officials. The injured man’s condition was not immediately specified, nor were details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting provided.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities have not yet released further information regarding potential suspects or motives. The discovery of the firearm and shell casings suggests a violent altercation took place. Details concerning the recovery of the weapon and any forensic analysis are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Detective Shane Weatherford on spdblotter.seattle.gov, see more information here.
