Crime

Man Shot in Chest in a West Seattle Shooting

Joy Ale
September 3, 2026
Picture Credit: Max Fleischmann

A shooting took place near the South Delridge neighborhood, resulting in a man sustaining gunshot wounds to his chest. The victim was rushed to Harborview Medical Center and has been reported to be in a serious condition.

Before the victim was shot in the chest, there are claims that he and the suspect had been fighting.

The police have begun an investigation and are on the lookout for the suspect. The area between Salvation Army Seattle White Center Corps & Community Center and the Westwood Christian Community Church has been searched by the police with a k-9.

Furthermore, they have also warned the community to avoid the location where the shooting took place.

JA

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