Seattle Police Arrest Man in Connection to September Homicide
Seattle Police arrested a 44-year-old man on September 14 in connection to a homicide that occurred on September 6 near 3rd Avenue and Blanchard Street, where a 23-year-old woman was fatally shot.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, September 14, 2026 — A 44-year-old man has been arrested by Seattle Police in connection to a homicide that took place earlier this month. The arrest occurred on September 14.
The homicide investigation centers on an incident that occurred on September 6, near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Blanchard Street in Seattle. During this incident, a 23-year-old woman sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Authorities have not yet publicly released the name of the arrested individual. Similarly, the name of the 23-year-old victim has not been provided by law enforcement.
The Seattle Police Department has not disclosed specific details regarding the evidence that led to the arrest of the 44-year-old man, nor have they detailed the exact nature of his alleged connection to the fatal shooting. Information regarding the circumstances of the shooting itself, beyond the victim’s death, was not immediately available.
The investigation is ongoing. Further details, including any potential charges filed against the arrested man, are expected to be released by the Seattle Police Department as the case progresses.
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