Jonny Adamow, a 29-year-old artist, has been identified as the victim of a tragic shooting that occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Pike on December 31, 2024. The King County Medical Examiner reported that he succumbed to a gunshot wound to the chest during an ambush targeting another individual. Surveillance footage from the city's traffic camera captured the chilling moment the gunman, who was hiding behind a utility pole, opened fire just as Adamow walked by. Loved ones remember Adamow as a kind and creative soul, making his death particularly heartbreaking for the community. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned the violence, calling it 'heartbreaking and unacceptable,' and emphasized the urgent need for continued action against gun-related crimes.

The Seattle Police Department has been proactive in addressing the surge in shootings, having seized over 5,500 guns in the past three years. Adamow’s death serves as a stark reminder of ongoing public safety concerns in the Capitol Hill area, which has seen an increase in violent crime. This incident marks the thirteenth homicide investigated in the East Precinct in 2024, raising alarms about community safety as the city prepares for New Year’s festivities.