Detectives Investigate a Homicide in Capitol Hill

Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one woman deceased early Saturday morning in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Shortly after 1:30 a.m., 911 Dispatch received reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of 11th Avenue.

Police arrived and located a 25-year-old female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest.

Officers attempted life-saving measures until Seattle Fire Department arrived. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The circumstances that led up to the shooting are unknown at this time.

Members of the Crime Scene Investigation Unit and Homicide detectives responded to the scene.

The Homicide Unit will be working to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting. No suspect is currently in custody.

If anyone has information about this incident, please call SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

Incident 24-296574/East Precinct