Shooting Near Seattle Middle School Prompts Lockdown

Two victims were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds after an incident in the Central District.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A shooting in Seattle's Central District that left a man and a woman with multiple gunshot wounds forced a nearby middle school into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to the scene and provided emergency medical treatment, but the suspects fled the area on foot before officers arrived. The school was placed on lockdown as a precaution during the police response, and the lockdown was later lifted once the area was secured.

Why it matters

School lockdowns are a concerning but necessary safety measure when there is an active threat in the surrounding area. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in urban communities and the need for coordinated emergency response between law enforcement and local schools.

The details

At approximately 2:45 p.m., Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of S. Jackson Street. At the scene, officers located a man and a woman inside a third-floor apartment, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The Seattle Fire Department transported the victims to Harborview Medical Center, with the woman in serious condition and the man in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. SPD believes the suspects, described as a man and a woman, fled the area on foot before officers arrived. An SPD K9 team attempted to track down the suspects but was unable to locate them, and no arrests have been made.

  • The shooting occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Seattle Police Department (SPD)

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting incident and is investigating the circumstances.

Seattle Fire Department (SFD)

The emergency medical services provider that transported the two victims to the hospital.

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What’s next

SPD is currently investigating the shooting and urges anyone with information to call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence in urban communities and the importance of coordinated emergency response between law enforcement and local schools to ensure the safety of students and staff.