#2021-204307/North Precinct/Third Watch:
On 08-08-2021 at 0051 hours, officers were dispatched to a shots fired call. They arrived and located an unoccupied stolen vehicle parked on the side of the road. Evidence of a shooting was located next to the vehicle. No suspect information was available.
#2021-204384/West Precinct/First Watch:
On 08-08-2021 at 0303 hours, a vehicle driven by an adult male (sole occupant) was travelling at a high rate of speed northbound in the SR 99 tunnel when it slammed sideways into the guardrail as it approached the exit for Harrison St. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene by Seattle Fire.
#2021-204409/West Precinct/First Watch:
On 08-08-2021 at 0421 hours, patrol units responded to a call of a highly agitated male (6?5? – 300lbs) destroying a car with a baseball bat. Upon arrival, the suspect armed himself with a pair of bolt cutters and attempted to light the car on fire by creating a wick out of paper, placing it in the open gas tank, and lighting the paper on fire. Fortunately, the wind negatively impacted his attempt to burn the car he had already destroyed. Officers called for additional units and attempted to deescalate the suspect. Officers utilized team tactics and a ballistic shield to arrest the suspect without incident. The suspect was booked into King County Jail for investigation of Arson 2 (attempted) and Mal Mis 2. Arson Bomb Squad notified.
#2021-204856/West Precinct/Second Watch:
On 08-08-2021 at 1654 hours, 911 received a call regarding a swimmer under water. Witnesses stated they observed a female paddleboarder jump into the water and not re-surface. Harbor, Seattle Fire, and Coast Guard all responded. SFD divers did not locate the subject. PIO advised as media units were on scene.
#2021-205037/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch:
On 08-08-2021 at 2018 hours, officers responded to a Threat Call in the area of Fauntleroy Wy Sw/ Sw Graham St. The suspect threatened to kill the victim, while yelling racial slurs. The victim felt that the suspect targeted him because of his race. Officers located the suspect in the area. The victim positively identified him as the suspect. The suspect was placed into custody and booked into King County Jail.
#2021-205077/West Precinct/Third Watch:
On 08-08-2021 at 2121 hours, police responded to the 200 block of W Highland DR for an assault. During their investigation, police learned that prior to the assault, the victim was in an argument with suspect 1. Suspect 1 stated that she would go and get her brother, suspect 2, and that suspect 2, would assault the victim. Suspect 1 left the area, and later returned with suspect 2. Suspect 2 punched and stabbed the victim during the assault. Police searched the area for the suspects but, both had fled the area prior to police arrival.
#2021-205126/East Precinct/Third Watch:
On 08-08-2021 at 2225 hours, East patrol responded to the area of Cal Anderson park for a report of multiple shots heard and a subject reportedly seen with a gun. Patrol arrived and things appeared to be rather calm within the park, however one subject was seen walking away from the scene and entering a black sedan. That subject had a significant amount of blood on his head and was believed to be involved in the incident. The vehicle left the scene west bound on E Pine St and was quickly located by officers coming into the area. A high-risk stop was attempted to try to investigate further and conduct community caretaking on the injured subject due to the significant injuries observed. The subject exited the car, covered in blood, stating that he had a firearm. He was cooperative and detained without incident while additional investigation occurred at the park. The subject had a significant blunt force injury to the back of his head and claimed he used his firearm to defend himself and his friends. Evidence of a shooting was located within the park and eyewitness accounts seem to corroborate the driver’s story as no gunshots victims came forward or were located in the area or at local hospitals. The subject’s gun was in plain view in the vehicle and the subject was found to not have a valid CPL. The vehicle was impounded pending a search warrant to recover the firearm for unlawful carry as the driver could not give consent due to being transported by Medic 1 to Harborview Medical Center.