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 black male suspects. One asked [...]
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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 gun at the victims, made [...]
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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 as a night watchman at [...]
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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. These agreements include partnerships with [...]
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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 the three year old female [...]
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Two men shot at in the 9000 block of Rainier
A suspect fired 7-8 shots near the 9000 block of Rainier Avenue S. just after 3:00 p.m. today. A passerby called 911 to report hearing gunfire in the area of Rainier Avenue S and S. Henderson St. The caller went on to say that he saw two shirtless men running away from the area. Officers arrived on scene and contacted one [...]
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Man Stabbed During Fight Downtown
A 45 year old man was stabbed in the torso during a fight on the sidewalk in Belltown. At approximately 3:42 a.m. an officer on patrol saw two men on the ground fighting near the southwest corner of 3rd Avenue and Bell Street. As he rolled up to contact them the two subjects separated. Further investigation revealed [...]
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