#2021-196381/West Precinct/Second Watch:
On 07-31-2021 at 1553 hours, a suspect was causing a disturbance in a grocery store. When confronted by a manager, suspect assaulted the manager. Security attempted to escort suspect out of the store, and suspect assaulted security, punching him in the head, knocking him to the ground, and kicking him while on the ground. Victim sustained a concussion and other injuries. Officers arrived, established Probable Cause and attempted to arrest suspect. Suspect refused officer commands and fled on foot. A few blocks later, suspect fell to the ground, struggled with officers, bit an officer on the thigh but was ultimately detained by officers. Seattle Fire (SFD) arrived to examine the suspect, but due to his combative nature, SFD sedated suspect. Due to scrapes on the suspect’s knee and shoulder a type 2 Use of Force was completed. Lt notified. Hazard report completed. Screened with FIT.
#2021-196428/West Precinct/Second Watch:
On 07-31-2021 at 1646 hours, two SPD Patrol vehicles were driving “code” to respond to officers actively struggling with a felony assault suspect in the middle of the road just east of Dexter Ave. N. & Mercer St. These two officers arrived at the intersection at about the same time and were involved in a minor collision with each other. There were no injuries and only minor but reportable damage to one of their vehicles. The arrest incident was handled separately.
#2021-196544/East Precinct/Third Watch:
On 07-31-2021 at 1916 hours, officers and Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) Detectives responded to ‘Shots Fired’ call in the 1600 block of 19th Ave.; evidence of a shooting was recovered at the scene; No victims or property damages found. Two suspects were arrested and a 9mm pistol recovered.
#2021-196681/South Precinct/Third Watch:
On 07-31-2021 at 2154 hours, an officer was on routine patrol when he heard a string of shots and saw a red Dodge charger speeding away. Officers checked the area and found evidence of a shooting on the ground at MLK Jr Wy S and S Brandon St. Officers processed the scene and collected all evidence. Two unoccupied vehicles nearby were struck by bullets. No injury. Gun Violence Reduction Unit advised.
#2021-196725/West Precinct/Third Watch:
On 07-31-2021 at 2245 hours, patrol responded to the report of a vehicle fire in the 100 block of E Blaine St. As Seattle Fire crews arrived, the Econoline style van was fully engulfed in flames. The substance within the vehicle appeared to be resistant to water, and SFD resorted to utilizing fire-suppressing foam to extinguish the flames. During the investigation, officers located evidence that indicated a male suspect drove the van to the empty parking lot. Upon exiting the vehicle, he then appeared to intentionally set the vehicle ablaze, before exiting the area on foot. The vehicle had no license plates, and the VIN placards appear to have been removed prior to the arson. No other structures were damaged during the incident, and an area check for the suspect yielded negative results. Fire Marshal responded to the scene, which was also screened with SPD’s Arson Bomb Squad.