Seattle police investigating U District shooting

Seattle police are investigating an early Monday morning shooting in the University District that injured a 22-year-old man.

Around 2:30 a.m. Monday, the Seattle Police Department received reports of gunfire in the 4200 block of 12th Avenue Northeast, according to a news release. When officers arrived on the scene, they found blood, multiple shell casings, and property damaged by gunfire — but no victims.

Police say a group of young people were throwing a large party nearby. As the party was ending, an altercation occurred, according to police, and two people were seen shooting at each other. Multiple people weaved in and out of the gunfire on foot.

While police were investigating on the scene, a victim was dropped off at Harborview Medical Center after being shot in the arm while leaving the party. The 22-year-old was in stable condition as of Monday.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the SPD Violent Crimes tip line at 206-233-5000.