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Early Morning Hit and Run to SPD Officer on I-5

Investigators are searching for a small black car with extenstive front end damgage, possibly a Mazda, following an early morning hit and run collision to a Seattle Police patrol vehicle on southbound Interstate 5. The officer was driving southbound on the freeway, just after 4 am,  approaching the 65th Street… [ Keep reading ]

Police Looking For Gunmen, Pistol Tied to Ten Shootings

Since 2013, detectives have been following the trail of a 9mm Luger pistol used in 10 shootings in the Seattle area. After a shooting at a Central District park last month, detectives now have pictures of a man seen wielding the weapon, and are hoping someone can help identify him. A… [ Keep reading ]

Man Seriously Injured After Road Rage Sparks Fight Between Drivers

One man was seriously injured Thursday after an apparent road rage incident sparked a fight between two drivers on Rainier Avenue. Officers responded to the 9400 block of Rainier Avenue S. shortly before 10:30 AM after receiving a report of two men fighting in the road. Police believe two drivers… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Man In Connection With Monday Shootout Near Beacon Hill

Seattle police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a shootout Monday afternoon at 29th Avenue S. and S. Adams Street. Detectives arrested the man after linking him to a brown Maserati, which witnesses spotted fleeing the scene of the gun fight. Officers later found the car, unoccupied, near Martin… [ Keep reading ]

Man Shot In U-District; Teen Arrested For Ravenna Park Gunfire

One man was wounded in a shooting near the University District late Tuesday and police later arrested arrested an 18-year-old in Ravenna Park following a second incident of gunfire. Just after 11:30, a 29-year-old man was sitting on a motorized scooter at 7th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street when a gunman–also reportedly… [ Keep reading ]

Anonymous Community Reporting Boxes Now Available to International District Residents

International District residents now have a new way to communicate concerns about their neighborhood to officers in the West Precinct. The Seattle Police Department’s West Precinct Community Police Team has been working with International District residents to install anonymous reporting boxes to improve communication between the community and SPD.  On June 29th, SPD installed… [ Keep reading ]

Teen Shot Tuesday In Brighton Neighbohood

Detectives are searching for three suspects after an 18-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Tuesday in the Brighton neighborhood. Witnesses called 911 at 6:15 PM to report gunfire in the 7000 block on 42 Ave. S.  Officers arrived within two minutes of the call and found the victim, who had been shot… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Gun Fight in Rainier Valley

Police responded to a gun fight Monday afternoon near Beacon Hill after witnesses reported hearing an argument on the street at about 12 PM, followed by gunfire. Officers arrived at the scene–an alley to the west of MLK Jr Way S, between S Adams St and S Nevada St–within two minutes of… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Thief at West Seattle Summerfest

Police arrested a 20-year-old man Sunday at West Seattle Summerfest after he snatched an envelope of cash right out of a vendor’s hands. Officers were working an emphasis patrol at noon near California Ave SW and SW Alaska St when witnesses reported a fight down the street. Police found two people holding… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Man for Attacking Gay Couple at Ballard Festival

Police arrested a 22-year-old man Saturday at the Ballard Seafood Fest after he shouted slurs and attacked a gay couple with a skateboard. Officers were working an emphasis patrol near Ballard Avenue NE and NW Vernon Place around 9:30 PM when witnesses approached them and reported a disturbance down the block. Officers… [ Keep reading ]