Read the update of the sad story involving the fire yesterday on the hill. The fulls tory can be found here…..

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008321187_w

Looks like he shot himself and didn’t die in the fire. Probably couldn’t deal with being forced out of his home of 40 years. May he rest in peace.

Just a block down the street from where I live and the route I walk to work everyday. It was a matter of 5 minutes that made this not be me as I also carry a bag to work. Makes me wonder what happened as this is not a quiet part of the hill with SCCC bordering Harvard.

I wish the best for him and his recovery.

“Moises Mendoza
Man in serious condition after Capitol Hill stabbing

From P-I reporter Jon Naito:

Two men attacked and stabbed a 34-year-old man early Tuesday evening during a robbery on Capitol Hill.

Police received a call around 5:47 p.m. that a man was being assaulted near the intersection of East Howell Street and Harvard Avenue.

Police said two males believed to be in their 20s or 30s attempted to take a black bag the victim was carrying.

When the man resisted, one of his attackers stabbed him in the neck. The assailants fled with the victim’s bag and left the scene in a two-tone green van possibly driven by a woman. Police said the make of the van might have been a Ford.

The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police said.

The man was listed in serious condition, said a nursing supervisor at the hospital Tuesday night.
Posted by Moises Mendoza at September 23, 2008 8:57 p.m.”