SEATTLE —Seattle police are investigating after a 53-year-old man was attacked with a machete in North Seattle on Sunday night.
The attack happened around 8 p.m. when patrol officers responded to Swedish Medical Center in Ballard, where the victim was being treated.
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The victim suffered severe lacerations to the left side of his head, left forearm, and left hand.
Police determined that the victim’s ex-girlfriend confronted him about money near NW 46th St. and 9th Ave. NW.
During the argument, her new boyfriend allegedly attacked the victim with a machete. The victim managed to escape in a car with a friend, who drove him to the hospital.
Officers discovered a 20-foot blood trail at the scene and processed it for evidence.
The suspect, believed to be living in Lynnwood, remains at large despite efforts by the Lynnwood Police Department to assist in the search.The Seattle Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. The investigation is ongoing and has been assigned to the Homicide and Assault Unit.
트위터 공유: 시애틀 마체테 폭행 심각한 상처 남기고 도주 중인 용의자 추적중