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Seattle Police Department detectives are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating Michael Oneal Fleming, a 33-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting. Fleming is considered armed and dangerous and is believed to have murdered a convenience store employee during the early morning hours of October 13, 2026. The incident occurred at the 76 gas station located at 351 Broad Street in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle. Upon arrival at 5:52 a.m., officers discovered the 36-year-old victim behind the counter unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds. Seattle Fire Department medics responded to the scene but pronounced the victim deceased at the location. Investigators determined that a suspect dressed in all black entered the store, approached the counter, shot the clerk, and fled the scene on foot. At the time of the shooting, Fleming was described as wearing a black hoodie, black coat, black pants, and a black cross-body bag. He is identified as a black male with a heavy build, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. As of this update, Fleming remains at large and has not been taken into custody. The Seattle Police Department’s Homicide/Assault Unit and Crime Scene Investigation Unit are actively investigating the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Fleming's whereabouts to contact the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. Residents are strictly advised not to approach or confront the suspect under any circumstances and to dial 911 immediately if he is spotted. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting. The incident is being tracked under incident number 2026-305599/West Precinct/Q3.
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