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Police Investigating After Man Wounded In West Seattle Shooting Drives Himself to White Center

A 25-year-old man told police he was shot twice Saturday night following a dispute in West Seattle, but didn’t notice until he’d driven himself a mile from the scene into White Center. The victim said he was exiting a convenience store around 9 PM in the 9000 block of Delridge Way… [ Keep reading ]

Thousands Visit Downtown for Black Friday Festivities and Demonstrations

Seattle Police officers were positioned throughout the downtown core today to provide public safety services to those attending a scheduled Black Lives Matter demonstration as well as those gathered for the Westlake Holiday Tree lighting ceremony. Hundreds of peaceful demonstrators took to the streets and protested peacefully. However, officers did respond… [ Keep reading ]

Man Driving Stolen Car Steals Another Vehicle, Crashes

Officers arrested a 34-year-old man after he was spotted in a stolen car, stole another vehicle and crashed into multiple cars in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Witnesses called 911 just before 10:30 Friday morning saying there was a car hidden behind some bushes in Ursala Judkins Viewpoint Park. Arriving officers checked the plate… [ Keep reading ]

Chief O’Toole on Force Review Board Compliance

As noted today in the Federal Monitor’s filing, the Seattle Police Department’s Force Review Board (FRB) was found to be in initial compliance with Consent Decree requirements. This signals a major step forward and underscores the SPD’s commitment to reform and accountability. In particular, I’d like to recognize the tireless… [ Keep reading ]

Federal, County Prosecutors Decline to File Charges In 2010 Incident

The Seattle Police Department was notified today that the United States Attorney will not prosecute a Seattle police officer involved in a November 2010 incident in Georgetown. (See letters from U.S. Attorney and King County Prosecutor) When the City Attorney’s Office brought this video to the Department’s attention in May… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Broadway and Pike Shooting

Gang Unit detectives are conducting the follow up investigation after four people were struck by gunshots. At approximately 1:00 am, 0fficers responded to the intersection of Broadway and Pike, where witnesses reported hearing an argument between a group of people just before shots were fired. Witness reported that the shots came from… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect in Custody, Child Safe Following Early Morning South Seattle Standoff

A 2-year-old child is safe and a 28-year-old man is now in custody following a brief standoff early this morning in South Seattle. At about 6:00 this morning, officers responded to an apartment complex in the 5900 Block of 37th Avenue South for a disturbance call.  When officers arrived, they… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigate Shots Fired at Aurora Motel

Gang Unit detectives are conducting the follow up investigation after shots were fired at a motel last night on Aurora Avenue North.  Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. At around 6:20 pm, witnesses reported seeing  a SUV pull into the parking lot of a motel at N. 88th and Aurora Avenue North… [ Keep reading ]

Gang Detectives Investigating After Teen Shot in Ankle

A 16-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting Thursday in the Central District. Witnesses called 911 around 10 PM and reported hearing gunfire near 23rd Avenue and E. Cherry Street. When police arrived, they learned three young men reportedly targeted in the shooting had run from the scene. According to… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating New Holly Home Invasion

Detectives are investigating after a group of armed suspects forced their way into a man’s home in the New Holly neighborhood. A 76-year-old man was smoking on his porch in the 6800 block of 27 Ave S. at 2:45 PM yesterday when a man with a handgun in his waistband approached… [ Keep reading ]