Belltown Shooting Today: 17-Year-Old Killed, 21-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Seattle

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — A 17-year-old boy was killed and a 21-year-old man was seriously injured in a late-night shooting in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, prompting a homicide investigation by Seattle police.

The shooting happened shortly after 11:44 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2026, near Elliott Avenue and Bell Street, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Officers responding to reports of gunfire found the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Police officers provided emergency aid before Seattle Fire Department medics arrived, but despite life-saving efforts, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second male victim, 21, was also found with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center, where he remained in serious condition.

What Happened in the Belltown Shooting?

Investigators said an altercation occurred shortly before the shooting. Detectives are now working to determine what led to the confrontation and what happened immediately before the gunfire.

The suspect had not been taken into custody as of the latest police update.

The shooting occurred amid a violent weekend in Belltown, where Seattle police were already investigating multiple separate shootings that left people dead and others injured.

Police have not announced that the separate incidents are connected.

Belltown Shooting Investigation

Seattle Police Department homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene as they began collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.

The investigation remains active, and additional information about the circumstances of the shooting and the identity of the person responsible may be released as detectives continue their work.

Belltown Shooting Details

Belltown Shooting Latest Update

The shooting remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released the identities of the victims.

The circumstances surrounding the altercation, the motive for the shooting and the identity of the suspect remain unclear. Further updates are expected as Seattle homicide detectives continue examining evidence and speaking with witnesses.

Disclaimer

This article is based on preliminary information released by law enforcement concerning the Belltown shooting. Details may change as the investigation develops and additional official information becomes available. The identity of the deceased victim and other personal details may be released later by authorities or family members. Any suspect remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.