Detectives Seek Public’s Help to Identify Person of Interest in Assaults

by Public Affairs on March 13, 2024 3:41 pm

Detectives are investigating an assault of two people that occurred late February in Downtown Seattle.  Police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the person of interest who ran from the scene.  

On February 21^st, shortly after 3:00 p.m., two people walking on the sidewalk near 3^rd Avenue and Columbia Street in Seattle were attacked from behind by a man with a knife.  Seattle Police officers responded and rendered aid.  Both victims were transported to the hospital and survived. 

If you have any information about the incident or the person pictured in the video below, please call the Seattle Police Violent Crime Tip Line at 206-233-5000, and reference case 2024-49500.