Two people were injured in a drive-by bb gun shooting in the University District late Tuesday evening. Around 11pm, a man and a woman were walking near NE 55th Street and 17th Avenue NE when a red, two-door Pontiac pulled up in front of them on the street, blocking their way…. [ Keep reading ]
An armed suspect entered the victim’s apartment through an unlocked patio door. This morning at approximately 3:30, in the 13000 block of 15 AV NE an armed suspect confronted the victim inside the victim’s apartment near the kitchen. The suspect was holding a handgun and struck the victim in the head with the gun and… [ Keep reading ]
Shortly after 4:15 a.m., officers responded to 1250 1 Av S to a report of a burglary. Officers contacted Security who stated that the store’s west side window had been smashed and an unknown amount of items, including jerseys, had been taken. Officers found jerseys strewn about on the sidewalk outside the broken window and a clothing… [ Keep reading ]
An adult male pedestrian sustains life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Aurora Avenue. Tonight at approximately 5:54 p.m. officers responded to North 59th Street and Aurora Avenue North for reports of a vehicle/pedestrian collision with injuries. Preliminary investigation indicates that an adult male pedestrian was crossing Aurora Avenue… [ Keep reading ]
A verbal argument lead to a fist fight and shots fired. Just shortly after 1:00 a.m., the victims and suspects were very intoxicated and got into a verbal argument at the Bamboo Tavern at 2806 Alki Av SW. Soon it developed into a bloody fight. A gun was pulled and… [ Keep reading ]
Man caught while trying to deep-six a handgun in the grass. Just shortly before 1:00 a.m. this morning officers responded to a shots fired call at Othello Playfield. Witnesses contacted police and described the shooters as a group of Asian males. Officers checked the playfield and it was clear of victim/suspects. … [ Keep reading ]
A groper walked right into the waiting arms of police officers downtown Thursday night. Around 9:30 pm, the 23-year-old suspect walked up to a woman, who was standing in front of the Hard Rock Cafe at 1st Avenue and Pike Street, and groped her. The woman screamed and jumped away from… [ Keep reading ]
Led by Chief John Diaz, North Precinct, Community Outreach and School Emphasis Officers were partnered with 25 kids in a 3-hour “Back-to-School” shopping marathon through Target’s “Shop-with-a-Cop” community giving program. The 25 kids were sponsored by the Salvation Army. Seattle cops, kids and Northgate Target employees gathered in the snack… [ Keep reading ]
Victim Support Team (VST) is a unique partnership between community members and police department that addresses domestic violence prevention and safety for victims directly following a police incident. We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming 50-hour Training Academy starting this fall on October 6th, 2012. The Academy is a… [ Keep reading ]
Gang detectives have been busy lately, tracking down suspects in a series of recent gangland shootings—some related, some not—on Beacon Hill, the Brighton neighborhood, and Columbia City. The most recent arrest came earlier this week, when SWAT and gang detectives took down a south Seattle gang member who sprayed 15 shots… [ Keep reading ]
