Seattle Police Department detectives are actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday evening in south Seattle. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. in the 9200 block of 42nd Avenue South, a location identified as a homeless encampment that has drawn significant concern from local residents regarding safety and city intervention. According to police reports, a man was shot in the chest during the altercation. The victim, described as approximately 42 years old, was transported to Harborview Medical Center where he is reported to be in stable condition. Witnesses indicate that the suspect arrived in an SUV and approached the victim, who was parked in a truck on an access road. An exchange of words escalated into gunfire, after which the suspect fled the scene in the vehicle. As of Wednesday night, authorities had not located the suspect, and the individual remains at large. The Gun Violence Reduction Unit is leading the investigation, processing the scene and canvassing the area for video evidence. This shooting follows a pattern of violence in the area, including a fatal shooting at the same encampment last year. Local neighbors have repeatedly urged city officials to take action to address the conditions at the encampment, citing ongoing safety concerns. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or location to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.