Assault leaves 88-year-old man hospitalized police search for suspect in Seattle's CID

Seattle, WALocal News

An 88-year-old man was hospitalized with serious head injuries after being assaulted in Seattle's Chinatown-International District on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at Fourth Avenue South and South Jackson Street. Emergency services rushed the man to Harborview Medical Center, where he is currently reported to be in stable condition. Seattle police are searching for the suspect, but no description has been released so far. The Seattle Fire Department classified the event as an assault, but the details surrounding the incident are still unknown.

Community members are concerned about safety in the area, which has seen similar incidents in the past. Police aim to provide updates as they gather more information and seek to apprehend the suspect. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding crime in urban neighborhoods.

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