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Seattle Police Complete Investigation Into Fatality Crash Involving 12-year-old Child

Update 4/24/25 The Seattle Police Department (SPD) completed its investigation into the tragic crash that killed a 12-year-old girl in the Central District last month.  On March 6, 2025, at about 12:40 p.m., patrol officers received reports of a...

Update: Man Wanted for Homicide

Updated on April 29, 2025 at 6:45 pm Additional pictured added to aid in the public assistance in locating Ayub S. Mohamed. If anyone has any information about his location, please contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000, or call 911 if you see him in person. Mohamed… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Hit and Run Collision Into Scooter, Rider in Critical Condition

Seattle police officers are investigating after a 49-year-old man riding a scooter was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Downtown Seattle this morning. At 2:15 a.m., patrol officers responded to a hit and run collision in the 200 block of 1st Avenue South near Occidental Square. Police… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Shooting in South Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting in South Seattle this afternoon that left one teen injured. At 1:12 p.m., patrol officers responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Rainier Avenue South. They found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the pelvis area. Police and… [ Keep reading ]

Capitol Hill Chicken Restaurant Employee Punched in Face After Asking Customers to Leave, SPD Searching for 3 Suspects

A 29-year-old man working at a chicken restaurant in Capitol Hill is recovering after he was punched in the face on Tuesday night. Seattle police are searching for three suspects linked to the assault who were asked to leave the restaurant for harassing customers and using slurs. Officers were called… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Disrupt Illegal Street Racing Events Throughout City, Stop Cars for Traffic Violations

As hundreds of street racers and spectators converged at different illegal street takeover events in the city on Saturday, Seattle police officers responded to disrupt the activity. On April 19, Seattle police coordinated with other area law enforcement agencies to monitor potential street racing and takeover events. Officers believed racers… [ Keep reading ]

Keg Tossed, Patrons Assaulted in Capitol Hill Bar Brawl

A 41-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he threw a full keg of beer, groped several women, and hurled a beer bottle at a bartender inside a Capitol Hill bar. Just after midnight on April 22nd, officers were dispatched to the bar in the 1400 block of East… [ Keep reading ]

SPD AFIS Units Identify Suspect in Recent ICAC Investigation, Help Provide Important Evidence in Other Cases

The Seattle Police Department’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System Units, also known as AFIS Units, recently helped to identify the suspect in an SPD Internet Crimes Against Children Unit investigation where binders of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) were discovered in dumpsters in Queen Anne. The dozens of highly-skilled people working… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Woman Struck by Motorcycle During Hit and Run Dies From Her Injuries

Update April 23, 2025 Detectives have recovered and are releasing photographs taken by a Metro bus in the area. The motorcycle appears to be a 1988-1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500. If you know this individual or have any additional information in this case, please call detectives a 206-684-8923 Updated on April… [ Keep reading ]

SPD and Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation Involving 4-year-old Victim Leads to 2 Arrests in Lake Stevens

A 32-year-old man and 46-year-old woman were arrested in Lake Stevens on Wednesday following an SPD, Lake Stevens Police Department and Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation involving a 4-year-old victim. SPD’s ICAC Unit is the lead agency for the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Shooting in South Seattle

Seattle police officers are investigating a shooting in South Seattle this evening that left a 20-year-old man injured. At 10:26 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire near 29th Avenue South and South Genesee Street. Officers arrived and located 31 shell casings, and bullet damage to three vehicles and… [ Keep reading ]