Police investigating fatal stabbing in Pioneer Square

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SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating after a man was stabbed in Pioneer Square. He later died from his injuries.

It happened just before 4:15 a.m. at First Avenue and Yesler Way Monday.

Arriving officers found the 47-year-old victim and immediately started CPR.

Officers are interviewing possible witnesses to create a suspect description.

Seattle fire medics took the man to Harborview Medical Center where he later died.

People in the area said there had been some sort of argument between the victim and the attacker before the stabbing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Seattle police homicide tip line at 206-233-5000.

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