Man Killed in Industrial District Road Rage Shooting

By Samantha Allen

Published: July 22, 2022 | 4:45 PM GMT

Detectives are investigating after a man shot and killed another man after an apparent road rage incident in the Industrial District Thursday morning.

At 10:13 a.m., police were called to the 4400 block of 4th Avenue South for reports that a man had been shot. Arriving officers found a 68-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Police began first aid and then transferred care to arriving Seattle Fire Department medics. Medics transported the man to Harborview Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.

According to witnesses, the victim and the suspect had been involved in a road rage incident that escalated to a confrontation, and then a shooting. The 38-year-old male suspect reported the incident to 911, and remained on scene to provide a statement to police. Officers collected his firearm as evidence.

Homicide Detectives will continue to investigate this incident.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.