New video shows man nearly pushed in front of Seattle light rail train

kiro7.com • March 31, 2026 • nation

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New video obtained by KIRO 7 News shows a man nearly pushed in front of an oncoming light rail train at Seattle's Northgate station on March 19.
Elisio Melendez, 27, has been charged with attempted murder, with prosecutors alleging he timed the attack to cause maximum harm.
The video reveals the victim stumbling but catching himself to avoid falling onto the tracks, followed by a second push from behind.
Prosecutors highlight Melendez's history of violent behavior, including a 2019 assault charge for stabbing his sister, which was dismissed due to mental illness.
Melendez appeared in court again and will undergo another mental health evaluation as part of the legal process.