#2025-281501/North Precinct/First Watch/N2:
At 0411 hours, officers responded to multiple callers reporting shots in the vicinity of N 101 ST / AURORA AV N. Officers arrived on scene and located multiple shell casings in the alley. No victims, witnesses, or property damage were located.
#2025-281684/East Precinct/First Watch/C2:
At 0934 hours, Seattle Prep staff reported receiving anonymous info through a school website that yesterday (9/25) a student had threated to kill people at the school with a gun. The suspect/student is not known to own/carry a gun. School staff had already talked with suspect/student and their parent, and they are not concerned. Staff requested to make a report and speak with Ofcs about the situation. Their main concern being that someone was trying to get the suspect/student in trouble. Staff stated that from their perspective the suspect/student does not seem to be a threat. Ofcs contacted school staff and conducted a thorough investigation. No credible threat was found. The suspect/student has no criminal history, and their parents have no valid gun ownership. School staff believe that the anonymous caller may be another student on the suspect/student’s track team who is trying to get the suspect/student in trouble. School staff are working to identify the anonymous tipster in question. Incident screened with SPD Intel.
#2025-282325/West Precinct/Second Watch/K3:
At 1903 hours, Officers in the west precinct were responded to reports of a female stuck halfway underneath an elevator. This incident prompted a heavy response from the Seattle fire department who responded to render advanced rescue efforts to the victim. The victim was later rescued and transported to the hospital for advanced life saving measures. 212, homicide, and PIO were all notified of the incident.
#2025-282160/North Precinct/Second Watch/J3:
At 1614 hours, Location: Greenlake Boathouse Restrooms Date/Time: 9/26 at 4:17 PM Incident: Suspect left bag in bathroom while charging phone. When victim used stall, suspect entered and accused victim of going through his belongings. Suspect threatened victim and victim’s wife with machete, making racially motivated comments about their interracial relationship and calling the victim a “white devil.” Victims fled and called 911. Arrest: Suspect retreated into bathroom when police arrived. Contact team with less-lethal weapons formed. Suspect complied initially but resisted during search. He was wearing full BMX protective gear (chest, arms, hips, legs, hard hat) that would have rendered less-lethal tools ineffective. Required 5 officers to restrain him for 13 minutes until AMR arrived for transport to King County Jail on Felony Harassment with Previous Conviction.
#2025-282353/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/W1:
At 1926 hours, The victim was at the 4600 BLK of 35 Ave SW and he was approached by a friend who demanded his Marijuana pen. The suspect displayed a firearm and knife. The suspect threatened to beat him up. The victim was in fear and ran away. The victim called 911 and officers responded. The victim had to locate a phone to call 911 so there was a time delay. The suspect wasn’t located. The SPD Robbery Unit was notified VIA email.
#2025-282722/West Precinct/Third Watch/M2:
At 1800 hours, SPD hosted a briefing for a multi-agency DUI patrol in honor of Trooper Christopher Gadd, who was killed in March 2024 by a DUI driver. Trooper Gadd’s parents, the elected Seattle City Attorney, an SPD lieutenant, and a WSP captain spoke. The briefing was attended by 34 sworn and civilian personnel including SPD, WSP, KCSO, Tukwila PD, and SCAO. Seven SPD Target Zero Team officers then contacted 70 drivers, issued 57 citations, and made seven DUI arrests. Regional agencies shared phlebotomists, DREs, and the mission of preventing deaths on the roads. There were no fatal crashes during the operational period. This patrol was funded by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. TZT officers could not have done their life-saving work without the enthusiastic support of Patrol personnel.