Police arrested two burglars Wednesday at a Licton Springs home, catching one man as he rushed out of the home and finding another hidden inside a slashed-open box spring, like a less-gruesome version of that one scene in The Revenant. Around 8 AM Wednesday, a neighbor in the 10300 block… [ Keep reading ]
The SPD launched its new Bias/Hate Crime Data dashboard. The data is composed of citywide bias crime reports, and can be viewed by Precinct, MCPP neighborhood, Bias Type, Year and Crime Type, for which the department tracks at three levels: Malicious Harassment (sometimes referred to as Hate or Bias Crimes):… [ Keep reading ]
Police are investigating after a 49-year-old man was shot Wednesday evening in SODO. Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of 4 Avenue South at 8:45 pm after receiving reports of a man shot. Officers arrived quickly and found the victim lying in a grassy area. He had sustained two gunshot… [ Keep reading ]
In November 2016, we released a report outlining our department’s progress over the past two years. It is equally important that we look to the future. Our strategic plan covers the four pillars of policing that will continue to serve as our guiding principles as we move ahead: Enhance Public… [ Keep reading ]
As part of the National Police Foundation Initiative, we are publishing our use of force data to highlight transparency around our policy, process, and training with regards to use of force and how it is investigated. Working to maintain public trust is one of our core principles. It is within this spirit… [ Keep reading ]
One man was wounded early Wednesday in a drive-by shooting in South Seattle. Just after midnight, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 3900 block of South Othello Street. Officers arriving at the store were approached by a 28-year-old man who was holding a blood-soaked towel to his face… [ Keep reading ]
