#2026-129204/West Precinct/Second Watch/Q3:
At 1502 hours, officers responded to a religious center in the west precinct for a demonstration that had been trending online nationwide. While en-route, responding officers were informed that some of the protesters of whom one was armed with a crowbar had forced entry into the religious organization by damaging the rear metallic doors. A member attempted to stop the protesters from gaining access into the building, but a protester brandished the crowbar at the member causing said member to fear for his safety. After entering the building, the protesters proceeded to shut off the electricity thereby disrupting services and forcing the members to shelter in place. Officers soon arrived to detain the suspects after a brief foot pursuit. Surveillance footage was reviewed and probable cause was determined for Burglary 2nd Degree, Hate Crime, and Felony Harassment. Patrol maintained visible presence after the investigations until all members safely left the scene.
#2026-129324/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch/W1:
At 1717 hours, the victim and several witnesses were located at a boat launch in the 1200 block Harbor Ave SW. A vehicle pulled up and three suspects exited and approached the victim. One suspect produced a handgun, struck the victim, and grabbed the victim’s gold chain ripping it off his neck. The suspects punched the victim causing him to fall unconscious to the ground. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle. A witness assisted the victim into his vehicle and was transporting him to a hospital when they observed SFD in the area and stopped for assistance. An area check was conducted for the suspects/vehicle with negative results. The victim was transported to a hospital via AMR.
#2026-129446/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/W3:
At 1928 hours, Officers responded to a call of a male reported to be in crisis who had barricaded himself inside his residence with his infant in West Seattle. SWAT and HNT personnel heard the broadcasted call and responded to the scene. A short time later, the male was taken into custody without incident. The male subject was later transported and booked into KCJ for DV Assault and Criminal Mistreatment. LT on scene and screened, PIO screened.
#2026-129624/West Precinct/Third Watch/K3:
At 2257 hours, Officer responded to the Yesler Way and I-5 overpass for a male who was sitting on the railing appearing to jump. Officers arrived and began speaking with the subject. West units along with WSP shut down North bound traffic on I-5. HNT was notified and responded to the scene. The subject eventually came back over the railing and was sent to the hospital on an ITA. Negotiator 1 was on scene