Seattle police officers arrested a 42-year-old man for a violent hate crime in the First Hill neighborhood Tuesday night.
On Feb. 25 at about 8:15 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of an assault where the suspect was using racial slurs while attacking the victim.
Two people were talking outside when the suspect stormed out of a nearby apartment onto the street and began yelling racist language at them.
He abruptly ran towards the victim and punched her, knocking her to the ground. According to the police report, he unleashed a “flurry” of punches and kicks on the victim while calling her racial slurs. She sustained injuries to her head, face, and knee.
The suspect left the area and was last seen running back into his apartment.
Officers arrived and facilitated medical treatment with the Seattle Fire Department. The victim was in stable condition.
Officers applied for a search warrant, and it was granted by a judge. They served the warrant and arrested the suspect without incident. He was booked into the King County Jail for Assault in the 2nd Degree and Hate Crime Offense.
This case has been assigned to a detective in the Bias Crimes Unit.
#2025-52665/East Precinct/Third Watch