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Assault of woman in downtown Seattle

Overview

On September 18, 2026, 36-year-old Diana Gonzalez was the victim of a violent, unprovoked attack in downtown Seattle near 3rd Avenue and Marion Street.

Reports indicate that the suspect, Kamilia Chadli, escalated a confrontation by using racial and homophobic slurs, throwing trash, and spitting on Gonzalez. During the struggle, Chadli allegedly pulled Gonzalez to the ground and bit a one-inch piece of flesh from her forehead. Investigators noted that a piece of the victim's flesh was found in a nearby storm drain.

Gonzalez required medical treatment, including a skin graft, and is expected to suffer permanent scarring. Chadli was apprehended following interventions by witnesses and hotel employees, and was subsequently detained by a Court Marshal. Chadli has been charged with felony second-degree assault and is being held on $150,000 bail.

Entities

Diana Gonzalez · Seattle · Kamilia Chadli · King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office · Seattle Police Department

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Seattle woman attacked and bitten by assailant

    A woman in Seattle was hospitalized after being attacked and bitten on the forehead by Kamilia Chadli, who faces second-degree felony assault charges following the racially motivated incident.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Seattle woman attacked and bitten in random downtown assault

    A Seattle woman was hospitalized with permanent injuries after being attacked and bitten by a suspect who allegedly used racial and homophobic slurs during the random assault.

Sources

offthepress.com · pulptastic.com · spdblotter.seattle.gov · thelibertydaily.com · wltreport.com