Seattle police arrested a 23-year-old man for assault and are searching for another person after a drive-by shooting in West Seattle Tuesday afternoon.
On June 3, at about 11:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 4100 block of 25th Avenue Southwest. Police located multiple shell casings in the area.
While investigating, officers reviewed video of a suspect running from the area. Officers believed the 23-year-old suspect hid in a nearby apartment. He was found and arrested for investigation of Assault.
Officers also located a black Audi sedan believed to be involved in the shooting. Police obtained a warrant to search the Audi, where they recovered a handgun with ballistic-tipped ammunition.
Another suspect, associated with the Audi and believed to be connected with the drive-by shooting, was not located.
This continues to be an ongoing investigation by the Gun Violence Reduction Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.
Incident Number: 2025-151391
