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Cyclist Robbed At Gunpoint On Beacon Hill

An armed man flagged down a cyclist on Beacon Hill and robbed him at gunpoint early Tuesday morning. Shortly after 2am, the victim was biking to his bus stop at Beacon Avenue S. and S. Dawson Street when a man on the street yelled for him to stop. When the… [ Keep reading ]

Car/pedestrian collision on Holman Road NW just after midnight

At about 12:10 am, a Toyota Camry driven by a man in his fifties, was travelling in the 9200 Block of Holman Road NW when it struck a man in his twenties crossing the road.  The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was treated by Seattle Fire Department Medics, who transported… [ Keep reading ]

UPDATED-Man Jumps From Overpass After Running From Police

There were multiple reports of shots fired around the area of the park and elementary school at Corson Avenue South and South Snoqualmie last night around 9:30 p.m. As officers arrived in the area they could still hear the shots being fired. Multiple officers arrived and then entered the park to locate… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Robbery of a Pedestrian in North Seattle

A woman was robbed at gunpoint in North Seattle early this evening.  At approximately 6:23 p.m. the female victim was entering her apartment building in the 6600 block of Roosevelt Way NE when two teen-aged suspects approached her and robbed her at gunpoint.  The suspects then fled westbound and remain at large…. [ Keep reading ]

Chase with Shots Fired, One Man Shot and Multiple Collisions on I-5 South

A chase through South Seattle ends with one man shot and multiple vehicle collisions and property damage. It all started at approximately 4:00 p.m. when the suspects and shooting victim made eye contact at a festival in Seward Park.  Preliminary investigation indicates that after the two parties exchanged glances at the park the 20… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Robbery in West Seattle, Suspect Arrested

After an attempted armed robbery in West Seattle, one of the armed robbery suspects from Capitol Hill this morning is in custody.  At approximately 1:00 a.m. this morning the two female victims, 26 and 27 years of age, were walking in the area of Delridge and Genesee when they were confronted by two… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Robbery of Two Citizens on Capitol Hill

A man and woman were robbed at gunpoint just after midnight on Capitol Hill.  At approximately 12:32 a.m. this morning a 32-year-old man and his 31 year old female acquaintance were walking near 14th Avenue and East Howell Street when two suspects approached them.  One of the suspects pointed a… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Robbery of Dispensary in Lake City

Three men forced entry into a marijuana dispensary and robbed the night watchman at gunpoint.  At approximately 4:26 a.m. officers initially responded to the 8700 block of Lake City Way NE for the report of an armed robbery.  Preliminary investigation indicates that the 70 year old male victim was working… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor, Department of Justice announce agreements to implement police department reforms

Settlement Agreement to be overseen by federal monitor, Memorandum of Understanding to create Community Police Commission to help guide reforms moving forward Today Mayor Mike McGinn and Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez announced court approved and enforceable agreements to address community concerns and build a greater police force in Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

Dogs Attack 3 Year Old Girl and 74 Year Old Woman

A three year old girl and a 74 year old woman were attacked by roving dogs in South Seattle last night.  At approximately 8:30 p.m. officers responded to the 5500 block of 17th Avenue South for the report of a three year old girl bitten by a dog.   Preliminary investigation indicates that… [ Keep reading ]