Man Killed in Stabbing at Capitol Hill Station
The Seattle Times ($) and Capitol Hill Seattle (CHS) blog reported that a man was stabbed multiple times on the platform at the Capitol Hill Station Saturday afternoon, and died after being transported to Harborview Medical Center. Seattle Police closed the station to investigate the crime, forcing Sound Transit to implement a bus bridge between Westlake and University of Washington Stations.
Although the identity of the victim has not yet been released, CHS updated their post to note that the victim was an employee at Capitol Hill restaurant Harry's Fine Foods, and reprinted this statement from the restaurant:
Late last night, we received the devastating news that we lost a beloved member of the Harry's Fine Foods team to a tragic crime. We have closed our doors to allow ample time to process, grieve and remember our dear friend and chef - a valued teammate and devoted individual who infused his passion into each and every dish he crafted. Our thoughts and love are with his family and friends during this unimaginable experience, most especially on a day we celebrate those that bring life into this world. We do ask for privacy for our staff at this time. For further information, please direct your inquiries to the Seattle Police Department.
Capitol Hill Station reopened Sunday morning with regular service.