Seattle police investigating a murder in the Fremont/Ballard area

SEATTLE -- Police said Friday night they were investigating a homicide near NW 47th Street in Seattle's Fremont/Ballard area. There was one victim, police said.

The news came after police responded to an assault-with-weapons call.

Northwest 47th Street was blocked off between 6th and 3rd Avenue Northwest for the police investigation.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.