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Wanted Man Fires at Officers, is Wounded When Police Return Fire

An armed suspect fired upon law enforcement officers attempting to serve a high risk, no bail felony warrant in the 12800 block of 163 Avenue SE just outside of Renton Wednesday afternoon. Officers returned fire, wounding the suspect. None of the officers where injured in the exchange of gunfire. Two… [ Keep reading ]

Burglar Found Hiding in Closet of Vacant Victory Heights Home

A burglar was found hiding in the closet of a vacant Victory Heights home early this morning after he advertised his presence to police by leaving the lights on. Officer Shane Burditt was driving past the home in the 11300 block of 25th Avenue Northeast around 1:30 AM and saw a light… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Investigating Saturday Night Pioneer Square Shooting

Witnesses began calling 911 just before 11 p.m. Saturday to report shots fired in the 500 block of 3 Avenue. The witnesses told officers that that there was some type of altercation between two people before one got into a car and drove off.  They said the car returned moments… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After Attempting To Lure 16-Year-Old Girl Friday

Officers arrested a man after he attempted to lure a girl into a vehicle Friday morning. A 16-year-old girl reported to her principal Friday morning, that while on her way to school she was approached by a man in a burgundy car in the 800 block of South Cloverdale Street. … [ Keep reading ]

Woman Arrested Following Stabbing In International District

Officers responded to 5 Avenue and South Jackson St at 9:30 Friday evening for a report of a man stabbed.  When the officers arrived they were approached by a woman stating that the female suspect from the stabbing had just threatened her with a knife as well. Officers quickly tracked… [ Keep reading ]

Two People Shot Following Disturbance In Beacon Hill

Detectives are investigating after two people arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the 2000 block of Rainier Avenue South at 2:40 a.m. Saturday for reports of shots fired.  Officers searching the area found a pool of blood and a single shell casing in… [ Keep reading ]

Thieves Arrested While Hauling Heisted Bed Across Rainier Ave

Two men were arrested Thursday after they stole a bed from a South Seattle furniture store and tried to make their getaway on foot across Rainier Avenue. Just before 4 PM, Seattle police were summoned to the 1900 block of Rainier Ave. after receiving a report of several people fighting… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Arrest Suspect In Beacon Hill Drive-By Shooting

Update: Detectives served a search warrant on the suspect’s car this week and recovered multiple weapons. Detectives are now working with prosecutors to determine if any additional charges will be filed in this case.   Original: A man suspected of opening fire on another motorist in a drive-by shooting… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating After Two Shot In North Seattle Park

Detectives are investigating after an overnight shooting in a North Seattle park sent two people to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Officers responded to Gas Works Park just before 12:30 a.m Friday for reports of shots fired in the area. Officers arrived and found two victims inside the park… [ Keep reading ]

Three Teens Arrested For Robbing Man in Pinehurst Neighborhood

Officers arrested three teens Wednesday night after they robbed a man in the Pinehurst neighborhood. A 20-year-old told police he was walking in the 11400 block of Roosevelt Way around 11:30 PM when the three suspects walked up to him and asked him for a dollar. When the victim told… [ Keep reading ]