A man was shot in the mouth Wednesday afternoon while walking his dog in West Seattle, and police were searching for the gunman.
The man was hit by a pellet shortly before 5 p.m. in the 4700 38th Avenue Southwest. Witnesses helped the 31-year-old man to a nearby fire station where he was initially treated.
The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition. His injures are not life-threatening.
A man who walked out of what Kappel described as a “possible suspect residence” was interviewed by police, but not arrested. Officers did not elaborate.
Detective Jeff Kappel did not immediately give a suspect description.
“It is unknown at this time where exactly the projectile came from or if the victim and suspect(s) are known to each other,”Kappel said in a statement.