information from Seattle Police Blotter

On Sunday, April 22nd, at 1:45 am, Seattle Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4900 block of Leary Avenue NW.  A 29-year-old male victim was found in the street in the 4900 block of 17th Avenue NW suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.  Officers performed CPR until relieved by Seattle Fire. 

The victim was pronounced dead while being transported to the hospital.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation.  Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the Seattle Police tip line at (206) 233-5000.

Homicide detectives are now conducting the follow up investigation after they responded to the scene early this morning.