Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Near Belltown

Police are investigating a shooting at a gas station in the 300 block of Broad Street near Belltown early Tuesday morning.

Shortly before 6:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of an unresponsive man inside the store. Officers arrived and found the clerk suffering from gunshot wounds. Seattle Fire Department medics arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

The investigation revealed that a suspect dressed in all black entered the store and approached the counter. The suspect then shot the clerk and left the scene on foot.    

The suspect is currently not in custody. 

Interim Chief Sayles, Assistant Chief Brown, Assistant Chief Powell, Homicide/Assault Unit and Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to the scene.

Homicide Unit detectives are working to determine what led up to the shooting. 

If anyone has information about this incident, please call Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. 

Incident Number: 2026-305599/West Precinct/Q3

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