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Seattle Police: Man found stabbed to death in his van

SEATTLE — Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened Monday evening in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood.

Seattle police told KIRO 7 that a 55-year-old man was found stabbed to death inside his van that was parked near the area of 6th Avenue South and South Massachusetts Street.

The victim’s friend was doing a wellness check when the man was found in his van. That friend flagged down a transit police officer to report the stabbing.

Seattle police and King County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded, adding that they did all they could to save the man.

The search for a suspect is underway.

Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.

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