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Woman Assaulted and Robbed in International District

On February 22nd at approximately 1:00 p.m. the 52-year-old female victim was walking near 10th Avenue South and South King Street when a male suspect approached, knocked her down, and tore a gold necklace from her neck.  As the victim was knocked to the ground she struck her head on a post, sustaining… [ Keep reading ]

Sharp Rise in Violent Crime

Recently there has been an increase in violent crime in many of our neighborhoods.  The Seattle Police Department views this increase as a public safety emergency.  To date, the Seattle Police Department is investigating nine homicides, and many shootings that could have easily become homicides.   Seattle Police detectives are investigating… [ Keep reading ]

Update on Rainier Beach shooting — now a Homicide

The double shooting incident from last night in Rainier Beach is now a homicide investigation.  The two male victims, age 41 and 33, both died at Harborview Medical Center from gunshot wounds.  This remains an active and on going homicide investigation.  Anyone with information about this incident  is asked to call… [ Keep reading ]

Double shooting investigation in Rainier Beach

On February 21st, at approximately 8:05 pm, South Precinct officers responded to a report of shooting in the 9400 Block of Rainier Avenue South.  Officers arrived quickly and located two victims, both adult males, with gunshot wounds.  Seattle Fire Department Medics transported both victims to Harborview Medical Center with life… [ Keep reading ]