MarQuies Demone Patterson was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 8, 2020, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The shooting occurred during celebrations following the presidential election; police have said they do not believe the killing was politically motivated. A handgun was recovered near the scene and officers were searching for a Black male suspect who was seen on foot. Multiple people were detained initially, but no arrests have been announced in connection with this homicide.

Patterson’s family described him as a loving father of two. If anyone was in the Capitol Hill area that night or has information about the person seen on foot, please share what you know with Seattle police.