911 Police investigate after man shot in reported overnight HarvardDenny street robbery

A shooting incident on Capitol Hill has left a man critically injured after a reported street robbery attempt early Thursday morning. Around 4:40 AM, police responded to gunfire near Harvard and Denny, where they located the victim, a man in his 30s, at a nearby apartment building. He was quickly transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the pelvis, prompting police to search for a suspect described as a black male wearing a beanie and a blue rain jacket. In a separate incident, officers were called to Diesel Bar around 2:13 AM, where a knife fight had resulted in injuries to two individuals; one was taken into custody after sustaining knife wounds. Additionally, a First Hill man was arrested for a violent hate crime after he assaulted a woman while shouting racial slurs.

The suspect was apprehended without incident and is facing charges of assault and a bias crime. These incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns in the Capitol Hill area and reflect the urgency of police responses to rising violence. Community members are encouraged to stay informed and report any suspicious activity.