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Detectives Seek to ID Man In May Day Molotov Investigation

UPDATE:

Detectives have identified the person of interest and continue to investigate the case. Thanks to everyone who assisted.


Seattle police are asking for help identifying a person of interest as detectives investigate a May 1st Molotov cocktail attack on officers.

Police were on the perimeter of a crowd on 4th Avenue on May 1st when someone lobbed a Molotov at officers. One officer was injured in the incident.

Investigators have located pictures of a person of interest in the case and are looking to interview him, but don’t yet know his name. If you recognize him, please contact Seattle Police at (206) 233-2666 or MayDayTips@seattle.gov.

Detectives are also investigating several other incidents of violence and vandalism on May 1st, and are asking anyone with photos or video to contact police.