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Man Arrested After Attacking Security at Beacon Hill Transit Tunnel, Posing as Guard

Seattle police were called to the Beacon Hill Light Rail station early this morning after a man entered an employees-only area, attacked a security guard, and later briefly posed as a security guard when officers arrived on scene. Around 3:45 AM, a security guard was dispatched to check on a… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating White Nationalist Trash Left Outside West Seattle Homes

Seattle police are investigating after fliers linked to a white nationalist website were found littered outside of homes and busy pedestrian paths in West Seattle over the weekend. On Sunday, police received reports that nearly 50 fliers, placed inside plastic bags with rocks, were left on planting strips near the… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Monday Morning Downtown Stabbing

Detectives are investigating after a 47-year-old man was stabbed Downtown early Monday morning. A passerby called 911 at 12:27 Monday morning to report a man sitting in a bus stop at 3rd Avenue and Union street with a stab wound to the neck. Officers arrived and believed the man may… [ Keep reading ]

Homicide Investigation in Fremont, Suspect in Custody

A man is in custody and detectives are currently investigating following a reported possible domestic violence homicide in Fremont earlier this evening. At approximately 6:40 pm, a man called 911 stating that he had killed his brother at a nearby location.  Officers responded to the address the man was calling from… [ Keep reading ]

Large Response in Front of Federal Building After Man Assaults Employee, States He Had Explosives

Police responded to an incident in front of the Federal Building on 1st Avenue Saturday morning after a man assaulted security while attempting to enter the building.  The man was arrested, but had left his car in the middle of 1st Avenue and told officers that he had explosives in the… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Shots Fired in the Central Area/Squire Park Neighborhood

East precinct patrol officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 900 block of 21 Avenue around 9:08 p.m. last night. Many residents heard the shots, but police did not locate any eye witnesses. Police collected about ten shell casings and will submit them to the Washington State… [ Keep reading ]

East Precinct Captain Promoted to Brigadier General in Washington State National Guard

The Seattle Police Department would like to congratulate East Precinct Captain Bryan Grenon on his promotion to Brigadier General in the Washington State National Guard. In his new position as the Land Component Commander, he will be responsible for training and readiness of over 6,000 soldiers. “It is an honor… [ Keep reading ]

UPDATE – Detectives Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Licton Springs

UPDATE – January 3, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. The Seattle Police Force Investigation Team (FIT) continues to investigate the New Year’s Eve officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Licton Springs neighborhood. In the interest of transparency, and in adherence to SPD policy, the department is releasing dashcam and bodyworn video… [ Keep reading ]