#2021-202089/West Precinct/Third Watch:
On 08-06-2021 at 0030 hours, a suspect fired a handgun in the 200 block of Yesler WY, Seattle WA. The shots were directed at unknown intended victim(s) near the fountain located on that block. One person was confirmed as struck by gunfire and received treatment at a local medical facility. One person sustained a minor injury diving for cover and another person possibly sustained a grazing wound but did not need medical treatment. The suspect remains at large. On duty LT and the night duty captain responded to the scene.
#2021-202129/West Precinct/Third Watch:
On 08-06-2021 at 0214 hours, a male victim was passing through an alley in the International District when he neared the unknown sleeping suspect. The male suspect attacked the victim unprovoked by stabbing him several times. The male suspect proceeded to search the victim’s pockets but did not take anything. The victim ran to seek help and was found unconscious on the ground several blocks away. A possible suspect was located. However, due to a lack of witnesses and the victim’s inability to positively identify due to his on-going medical treatment, the male was identified and released.
#2021-202138/North Precinct/Third Watch:
On 08-06-2021 at 0242 hours, a 911 call came in from the Waterwheel Tavern, located at 7034 15 AV NW. The caller reported hearing three gunshots outside. They then heard a male yelling for assistance, saying he was shot. Officers arrived and located a man, lying in the alley with a gunshot wound to his chest/abdomen area. The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center and was immediately taken into surgery. Homicide was notified of the incident.
#2021-202705/North Precinct/Second Watch:
On 08-06-2021 at 1602 hours, officers responded to the home of a Facilities Manager for a Catholic Church located in the North Precinct. The caller reported that sometime overnight last night (8-5-21) unknown person(s) defaced the church with graffiti. The graffiti consisted of an anarchist symbol of a circle with a “A” through it, “1000s OF BODIES”, “THEY WERE CHILDREN”, “YOU’RE ON STOLEN LAND”, and “SHAME ON YOU” were sprayed on the building and believed it might be a reaction because of the recent news on the remains of unmarked indigenous children’s graves found in a near a school in Canada. I had a North Precinct Officer respond to photograph the damage. The damage was estimated to be at least $3500. The incident was screened with Lt. and a Bias Alert email was sent.
#2021-202897/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch:
On 08-06-2021 at 1947 hours, the Victim contacted the Suspects on Facebook Marketplace to arrange to purchase an iPhone. The suspects told the Victim to meet them at SW Edmunds St and Delridge Way SW to make the exchange. After arriving in the area, the Suspects contacted the Victim as he sat in his vehicle. One of the Suspects produced a handgun, and the armed male took the Victim’s phone, wallet, and car keys. Evidence was collected and Robbery notified.