Seattle stabbing spree suspect bail set at $2 million

A man accused of a(CID) appeared in court, where a judge found probable cause for five counts of first-degree assault.

The suspect is alleged to have within minutes at 12th Avenue and Jackson Street, leaving the community on edge.

The judge set the suspect's bail at $2 million, citing a substantial likelihood that he could commit a violent crime in the community. Police reported that robbery was the motive in only one of the stabbings, while the other four appeared to be completely random.

Seattle City Councilmember and CID community watch volunteer Tanya Woo expressed the community's fear, saying, "It's really scary having someone come up behind you and attack you and then seeing this footage where people were just dropping. I mean, people deserve to feel safe."

Court documents revealed that the victims sustained stab wounds to the neck, back, and face. Four of the five victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center, with three in serious condition and one in satisfactory condition.

Prosecutors highlighted the suspect's extensive criminal history, noting nine felony convictions in the past decade and approximately 30 misdemeanor convictions. Witnesses described the attacks as unprovoked, with Kevin Greiner recalling, "I see a man stab him in the back with a big knife, the knife stuck in his back."

In addition to these incidents, five other people were stabbed in separate attacks in the same area between early Thursday and early Friday morning, bringing the . Police are still investigating whether the suspect is connected to all the stabbings.

Community members expressed the profound impact of the violence, with one saying, "This adds to that trauma and I think now, enough is enough and I hope this draws attention that this community really needs the resources and the help to rebuild."

The prosecuting attorney's office expects charging decisions next week, and the suspect's next court appearance is scheduled for November 14.