Seattle police release video of suspect in Beacon Hill light rail station assault

Seattle police released a video of a suspect in the Sept. 29 attack at a Beacon Hill light rail station.

According to a witness, a man appeared agitated while swinging a hammer or axe around while yelling threats, striking two people.

Medics with the Seattle Fire Department treated a 63-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man at the scene. Both were transported to Harborview Medical Center for their injuries.

On Oct. 14, the Seattle Police Department said they arrested a 39-year-old man for assault in connection to the incident.

He was booked into the King County Jail.

SPD also said detectives think there are more witnesses. If you have any information call SPD’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

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