#2020-287605/South Precinct/Third Watch: On 10-8-2020 at 0018 hours, the victim picked up a known male. The victim was attempting to help the suspect. After trying to get the suspect food, the victim gave him $40. The suspect then produced a knife and told the victim not to worry. The victim… [ Keep reading ]
Police arrested a 58-year-old man this morning after he fatally stabbed a 44-year-old woman, his ex-wife, at a University District apartment. Just before 9:00 am North Precinct officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 4500 block of 16th Avenue NE. Officers arrived and located the female victim… [ Keep reading ]
#2020-272477/East Precinct/Second Watch: On 9-20-2020 a drive-by shooting occurred at 23 Av. S. and S. Dearborn St. where one victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Officers conducted follow up investigations and developed probable cause for the suspect. On 10/7/20 Detectives and the U.S. Marshals Taskforce arrested the suspect in Lakewood, WA. The suspect was booked… [ Keep reading ]
Chief Diaz introduced the newly formed Community Response Group (CRG) to members of the media this afternoon at a press conference. The group, which consists of officers and sergeants from all five precincts, has been working now for one week. On September 30th the Department debuted the group, consisting of… [ Keep reading ]
SPD Gang Unit detectives and the US Marshals Taskforce arrested a 24-year-old man in Lakewood on Wednesday for seriously wounding a man in a drive-by shooting last month in the Central District. On September 20th, police responded to 23rd and Dearborn after a 44-year-old man was shot shortly after leaving a… [ Keep reading ]
Gang detectives are handling the investigation following a shooting that occurred earlier tonight in North Seattle. A 25-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and has been transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. The injury is not considered life-threatening. At approximately 7:50 PM, North Precinct officers responded… [ Keep reading ]
#2020-285926/South Precinct/First Watch: On 10-6-2020 at 0832 hours, officers responded to Mount Baker Park, located at 2521 Lake Park Dr S to investigate a suspicious fire to the park bathrooms. Seattle Fire was already on scene and requested SPD respond. Upon arrival, officers observed a small wooden sign, which was burned, and placed near the… [ Keep reading ]
Police are investigating after a 57-year-old man was shot and wounded in Belltown late Sunday evening. Around 1130 PM, police responded to a report of a shooting in the 2200 block of 1st Avenue. Officers found the victim standing in the street. The 57-year-old victim declined to provide officers with information… [ Keep reading ]
#2020-284785/South Precinct/Third Watch: On 10-5-2020 at 0047 hours, Seattle Public School security was flagged down about a shooting. Officers flooded the area and found one gunshot wound victim on the ground in the middle of the intersection of Utah Av S and S Holgate St. The victim was shot multiple times. Officers applied… [ Keep reading ]
#2020-284014/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch: On 10-4-2020 at 0107 hours, a large house party was being hosted at an Airbnb. Two suspects arrived that did not get along. They got into an argument before shooting 15-20 rounds at each other. Two victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center by personal vehicles. It is unknown if they… [ Keep reading ]