Seattle, WA Police investigate shooting near Aurora Avenue Bethany Henderson, KING 5 Updated Tue, October 6, 2026 at 5:42 AM PDT [around 40 rounds] The Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting early Tuesday morning near a gas station on Aurora Avenue North. Police said the shooting call came in around 4:48 a.m. at the gas station at 10504 Aurora Ave. N. When officers arrived, they found a 44-year-old innocent bystander with scratches on his head. Police believe the injuries may have been caused by glass fragments from the shooting. Officers provided the man with medical assistance, and he was released from the scene. SPD said a gold Chevrolet Tahoe was parked at the gas station before shots were fired. After the shooting, the vehicle fled the area. Officers later found the Tahoe abandoned near N 105th Street and Fremont Avenue North. Police are calling it a "victim vehicle," meaning a vehicle believed to have been involved in a shooting. No one was inside when officers found it. Shell casings were also found in the street near the gas station. As of the latest update, police said they have not identified a suspect or any victims connected to the shooting. The shooting investigation initially caused significant traffic restrictions along N 105th Street. The Seattle Department of Transportation said eastbound and westbound lanes between Midvale Avenue North and Aurora Avenue North were blocked for police activity. SDOT later announced the roadway had reopened. The investigation remains ongoing.