Executive Summary
- A man in his 30s was fatally shot at a hookah lounge on Rainier Avenue South in Seattle.
- The suspect fled the scene after firing multiple shots following a verbal altercation.
- Seattle Police are investigating the homicide and have asked the public for tips.
SEATTLE — A homicide investigation is underway following a deadly shooting inside a hookah lounge on Monday morning, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 400 block of Rainier Avenue South just before 8 a.m. While police have not officially named the business, publicly available mapping data identifies the location as the Evangadi hookah lounge. Upon arrival, first responders located a male victim in his 30s suffering from a single gunshot wound.
According to police statements, the victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition but subsequently died from his injuries. The Seattle Fire Department confirmed treating an adult male at the scene prior to transport.
Investigators report that the incident began with an altercation, after which a male suspect fired multiple shots into the lounge. The suspect fled the scene immediately following the shooting and remains at large. Police noted that while multiple people were inside the establishment during the incident, no other injuries were reported.
Investigative Outlook
Detectives from the Seattle Police Department are actively processing the scene and pursuing leads to locate the suspect. Authorities have requested that anyone with information regarding the shooting contact the violent crimes tip line. As the search continues, law enforcement officials are urging the public to report any relevant details that could aid the investigation. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
