Seattle Homeless Camp Incident: Man Stabbed by Unknown Assailant, Suspect at Large

Seattle police are investigating after a man suffered a chest wound in an early-morning stabbing near a tent encampment. Officers found the victim on the 1700 block of North 107th Street at about 8:50 a.m. Monday.

What happened

Responding officers discovered a man with a stab wound to his chest. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center. Medical staff listed him in stable condition.

The Seattle Police Department described the attack as a “stranger on stranger” assault. The incident occurred on the border of a nearby tent encampment in the area.

Suspect and search

Witnesses and officers reported the suspect fled before police arrived. Authorities believe the suspect is in his 30s. Officers searched the neighborhood but were unable to locate him.

The suspect remains at large. Investigators have not released a suspect name or motive.

Community and safety notes

The scene is adjacent to a Seattle homeless camp. Authorities said the victim appears to have been attacked by an unknown assailant during the incident.

Police continue to seek information about how the assault began and what led up to it.

How to help

Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line. Callers may reach the line at 206-233-5000. Tips can be submitted anonymously.

This account was reported by Frank Lenzi of KIRO Newsradio and posted on Filmogaz.com. The case remains under active investigation by the Seattle Police Department.