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Detectives Investigating Homicide in Highland Park Neighborhood

Detectives are investigating after a body was found in the 8400 block of 1 Avenue South just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses told detectives there was a disturbance at the address just before an unknown make and model of car sped away. The witnesses went on to say that a… [ Keep reading ]

Man Wounded in Shooting at Rainier Avenue and Juneau Street

Seattle Police Department Gang Unit detectives are investigating after a man, believed to be in 30’s, was wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon near Rainier Avenue South and South Juneau Street. Around 2:30 PM, police were called for a report of gunfire, and arrived to find the male victim down… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating After Man Shot and Left at Delridge Apartment Complex

Detectives are investigating after a man who had been shot was dropped off at a Delridge Apartment complex early Friday morning. Residents of the 5000 block of Delridge Way Southwest called 911 Friday at 2:45 a.m. reporting a man who had been shot. Police arrived and found the man who… [ Keep reading ]

Droppin’ Mics

Downtown Lip Sync Video Released The inspiration behind the video: Whoa, super stars from the @SeattlePD AND HOFer @BigWalt71! What a treat!@TVsJordanSteele @MichelleLiTV @ChrisCashman @AngelaRussellTV @KING5Seattle pic.twitter.com/hPdJmtm53D — Take 5 Seattle (@take5seattle) July 27, 2018 Ah yes, and here's the article: https://t.co/L8k7RuhAWo — Londonist (@Londonist) July 26, 2018 Oh, just… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating After Fireworks Placed at Construction Site

A construction worker in the 8000 block of 35 Avenue Northeast called 911 Monday morning after his co-workers discovered consumer fireworks placed within their job site. The foreman of a construction project in the Wedgwood neighborhood arrived at work Monday morning and was approached by some of his co-workers. The… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Pair for String of Fire Alarm Burglaries

Police arrested a pair of burglars, suspected of triggering apartment building fire alarms to cover break-ins over the last month, after they pulled the same scam Sunday evening in Greenwood. Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Northeast Thornton Place to a report of a burglary Sunday night at… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect Arrested Following Early Morning Stabbing in ID

A victim is recovering at the hospital and a suspect is in custody following an early morning stabbing in the International District. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 2:30 am Saturday at 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street.  Officers located an injured 37-year-old man at that location.  Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

(UPDATE) Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing in West Seattle

UPDATE 8/15: Detectives are attempting to identify two men and two women associated with the July 20th fatal stabbing that occurred at 16th Avenue SW and SW Cambridge Street. All four were captured on surveillance cameras in the area of the stabbing. If you recognize any of the individuals, or… [ Keep reading ]

Chief Best Nominated for SPD Chief, #LipsyncChallenge Reps the 206

Chief Carmen Best nominated for Seattle Police Chief I am honored to be selected as the next Seattle Police Chief. pic.twitter.com/zdQ1S3tnJG — Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) July 17, 2018 I wanted to thank all of you for your support. I will be announced as the next Seattle Police Chief. I… [ Keep reading ]

Paddle Safe Week Launches Today

July 20 through 28 is Paddle Safe Week and the Seattle Police Department will be supporting efforts to promote safe paddling practices. According to the U.S Coast Guard, in 2017, 138 people died while kayaking or canoeing, and 90 percent of those fatalities were due to drowning. In many incidents, life… [ Keep reading ]