Man dies in shooting inside First Hill apartment building

A man was shot and killed in a First Hill apartment early Thursday morning, raising alarms about safety in the area. Responding to a 911 call, the Seattle Police Department found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back and attempted CPR, but he was declared dead at the scene. Witnesses reported a male suspect fleeing on a bicycle, described as a black male dressed in all black. In the aftermath, police searched nearby hospitals for anyone related to the incident but found no additional victims. The Seattle Police Department has classified this shooting as an open homicide investigation and is actively collecting evidence, including reviewing video from local security cameras.

This incident is notably the second homicide case under investigation in the East Precinct this year, contributing to a troubling trend of violence in Seattle. The community is urged to assist with any information that could aid in solving this case. Concerns about public safety are mounting as this follows a recent string of violent incidents in the area.