Man Shot in Capitol Hill Neighborhood

Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting in Capitol Hill neighborhood that left one male deceased.

Shortly before 8:30 am., 911 Dispatch (CARE) received a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of 17th Avenue.

Police arrived and found 58-year-old man in the hallway suffering from gunshot wounds to the head. Seattle Fire Department arrived and pronounced the male deceased at the scene.

Seattle Police Department K9 Unit initiated a track, but no suspect was located.

Homicide Unit detectives are working to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting.

No suspect has been identified.

If anyone has information about this incident, please call SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Incident Number 2024-244026/East Precinct