Detectives are investigating an early morning shooting in Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Shortly before 12:30 a.m., 911 Dispatch (CARE) received a report of a shooting in the 1000 Block of East Pine Street.
Police found a victim on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department arrived. Despite life-saving efforts SFD pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
The circumstances that led up to the shooting are unknown at this time.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene and are working to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting.
If anyone has information about this incident, please call SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
