The Seattle Police Department arrested a man and woman after Tuesday’s stabbing of a 33-year-old man in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
Police were called to a stabbing incident near 5th Avenue South and South Jackson Street at 5:49 p.m. There they found a 33-year-old man who had suffered multiple stab wounds.
According to officials, medical attention was given by police and transit security until Seattle fire arrived. After that, the 33-year-old man was transported to Harborview Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Officers discovered that before the stabbing, there had been a physical altercation between the parties involved. After stabbing the victim, the male suspect gave the knife to a female suspect.
The knife was obtained from the woman by the police, who then kept it as evidence. Additionally, more than 60 Fentanyl pills were found.
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Seattle Police arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of first-degree assault, but before being admitted to the King County Jail, he received treatment for minor wounds at Harborview Medical Center.
The 46-year-old lady was taken into custody for rendering criminal assistance. She was also registered to the King County Jail.
According to Officer Eric Muñoz, The Homicide & Assault Unit detectives are looking into the incident and additional charges may apply when the investigation is complete.
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