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Seattle Police Re-States Values on Federal Immigration Enforcement

The Seattle Police Department understands the concern and anxiety created by reports of federal enforcement actions being taken in the city we all hold dear. The department stands by our core beliefs and affirms that we will follow our...

Community, Prosecutors and Police Come Together to Battle Gun Violence

Nearly 50 community members came together to observe a critical discussion on youth and gun violence on March 4 and the message was clear: There is hope if we can work together. Hosted by the Seattle City Club, the event featured three speakers from the Seattle Police Department – South… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigate Shooting After Victim Walks into Hospital

Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting after a man walked into the hospital early Saturday morning with a gunshot wound. At about 3:40 a.m. March 7, officers responded to Harborview Medical Center for a report of a walk in gunshot wound victim. When officers arrived, they found a 24-year-old… [ Keep reading ]

Community Celebrates 29th Annual Lunar New Year in Chinatown-International District

The Seattle Chinatown-International District (CID) came alive Saturday, March 7th for its 29th annual Lunar New Year celebration, featuring vibrant dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and powerful drumming that energized the streets. More than 50 food vendors lined the streets, serving everything from Korean fried chicken to Vietnamese… [ Keep reading ]

Drunk Tagger Caught Red-Handed Vandalizing Bridge, Running From Cops

Seattle police officers arrested an intoxicated 20-year-old graffiti artist this morning for vandalizing state property and running from police in the South Park neighborhood. Just before 1:00 a.m., a patrol officer spotted the tagger damaging the lower West Marginal Way South bridge in the 700 block of South Cloverdale Street…. [ Keep reading ]

New Analysis: RTCC Triples the Odds That A Victim Receives Justice 

Seattle’s Real Time Crime Center is increasing the odds that crime victims will receive justice. According to a new data analysis by the Seattle Police Department, police officers and detectives are three times more likely to arrest the offender when they work with RTCC analysts. RTCC analysts respond to 911 calls, providing real-time investigative support for crimes ranging from murder to stolen cars. SPD analyzed 220,000 911 responses over the nine-month period between the launch of the RTCC and the end of February 2026. This finding — from SPD’s Performance Analytics… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigate Robbery in Chinatown-International District

Police are investigating a robbery that left a 21-year-old man injured Tuesday afternoon in the Chinatown-International District. At 4:38 p.m. on March 3, officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1200 block of South King Street. Officers arrived and found the victim suffering from a deep cut… [ Keep reading ]

UPDATE: SPD Investigators Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspects, Vehicles in Queen Anne Burglary   

UPDATE: 03/03/2026 at 12:59 p.m. Seattle Police investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to identify two suspects and two vehicles connected to a Feb. 19 burglary in Queen Anne. The masked suspects are described as one with a thin build wearing a gray hoodie, gray sweatpants, and black and… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Throwing Rocks at Passing Vehicles, Injuring Two

Seattle police officers arrested a 36-year-old man for throwing rocks at passing vehicles in South Seattle this morning, injuring two people. At 12:00 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man hurling rocks near Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street. There, they found a couple in their 50s… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Armed Robbery in North Seattle

Seattle police officers are investigating an armed robbery at a North Seattle gas station last night. On March 2 about 7:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a robbery in the 7300 block of Aurora Avenue North. There, police determined that three men dressed in black clothing and wearing… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Armed Robbery in West Seattle

Seattle police officers are investigating an armed robbery of a West Seattle gas station this morning. At 2:20 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a robbery in the 4500 block of Fauntleroy Way Southwest. There, police determined that four masked men, driving a stolen Hyundai Sonata, robbed a gas… [ Keep reading ]