The Seattle Police Department has a Violent Crimes Tip Line that allows community members to anonymously provide valuable information to Seattle Police detectives. These tips may lead investigators to arrests in violent crimes, such as homicides, sho...
A 36-year-old woman was attacked in downtown Seattle by a stranger who called her “the inferior race.” The victim was left with permanent injuries and requires surgery. On September 18th, 2026, around 3:45 p.m., a woman called 911 and reported someone just bit her face off. When police arrived, they… [ Keep reading ]
A 38-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was struck by a Sound Transit Train in SODO on Thursday afternoon. Around 2:30 p.m., 911 received multiple calls about a woman who had been struck by a train while attempting to cross the tracks. Seattle Police officers went to 2nd… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department and the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department are pleased to confirm that, after extensive preparation, on October 1, 2026, CARE will assume from SPD direct responsibility for responding to all public disclosure requests (PDRs) and legal process (subpoena duces tecum) for 911 audio, radio,… [ Keep reading ]
Update: 9/23/2026 This update has been provided by Seattle Police Homicide Detectives concerning the homicide investigation near 3rd Avenue and Clay Street on 9/6/2026. On September 6th, 2026, shortly after 12:42 a.m., SPD officers received and responded to reports of a shooting that was related to a street takeover at… [ Keep reading ]
Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man and woman deceased in the Rainier valley neighborhood. Shortly after 2:42 a.m., dispatch received reports of a collision at Martin Luther King Jr. Way South and South Graham Street. Seattle Fire Department arrived and called police. Officers arrived and found… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of sexually assaulting a child last weekend. Seattle police began investigating the case after responding to a burglary in the Maple Leaf neighborhood around 5 a.m. on Sunday, September 13. Upon further investigation, investigators learned that the… [ Keep reading ]
Update 9/21/26 Under state law (RCW 10.114.011 and WAC 139-12), the release of information relating to the September 18th officer-involved shooting investigation is being managed by the King County Sheriff’s Office, which is serving as an Independent Investigative Team (IIT) for SPD. The King County Sheriff’s Office Independent Investigations Team has authorized… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department, in its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability, is releasing text messages between key department leadership related to the Bite of Seattle shooting that occurred July 26th. These messages include communications of the following personnel: Interim Chief Andre Sayles, Deputy Chief Yvonne Underwood, Assistant Chief Tyrone… [ Keep reading ]
On September 14, Seattle Police Department detectives arrested a 44-year-old man in connection to a homicide that occurred September 6 near 3rd Avenue and Blanchard Street. Officers found the 23-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. Homicide Unit detectives with the… [ Keep reading ]
During a news conference on Monday, I told journalists I would be releasing text messages and Microsoft Teams messages regarding the tragic violence at the Bite of Seattle event on July 26. I need to delay the release of any records. We must ensure accuracy and ensure investigative leads are… [ Keep reading ]
