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Shooting in Yesler Terrace

On July 11th at approximately 11:01 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired in the 1000 block of South Washington Street with one victim shot.  Both the victim and the suspect(s) were gone upon the officers’ arrival.  Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim, a male believed to be… [ Keep reading ]

Fight disturbance leads to arrest of juvenile with a gun

On July 9th at approximately 10:33 p.m. officers responded to a report of a fight disturbance in the 4300 block of South Webster Street.  While officers were enroute the complainant called back and added that things were escalating and guns were seen.  Officers arrived on scene and saw one of the… [ Keep reading ]

A cop there when you need one!

On July 9th at approximately 2:10 a.m. officers were flagged down by a 39-year-old male victim of an attempted armed robbery near 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street.  Preliminary investigation indicates that the 21-year-old male suspect approached the victim in a bus shelter, placed a knife to the victim’s throat,… [ Keep reading ]

Self-inflicted gunshot wound

On July 8th at approximately 11:58 p.m. officers and Gang Unit detectives responded to a report of a 14-year-old boy who was shot in the Holly Park neighborhood and then dropped off at his residence in the 1500 block of 33rd Avenue.  A family friend drove the victim to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) for… [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle Arson in North Seattle

On July 8th at approximately 11:35 p.m. an officer on patrol in the 300 block of Northwest 95th Street noticed smoke emitting from the front cab of a work truck parked on the street.  After trying to determine if anyone was inside the truck, the officer used her patrol car’s fire… [ Keep reading ]

Assault/Stabbing downtown

On July 8th at approximately 3:00 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance near the corner of 7th Avenue and Pike Street.  Preliminary investigation indicates that the 30-year-old male suspect was in front of the convention center acting erratically and screaming at passersby.  The 44-year-old male victim exited the convention center… [ Keep reading ]

Hit & Run car/motorcycle collision

On July 8th at approximately 12:54 p.m. officers responded to a report of a hit and run collision between a car and a motorcycle.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a female driver in her 20’s (the suspect) was traveling southbound in the left turn lane on East Frontage Road South approaching South Royal Brougham… [ Keep reading ]

19 Parking Scofflaws booted on second day of program

On July 6th parking enforcement officers on patrol booted 19 vehicles while enforcing the new parking scofflaw ordinance, which was in its second day.  Parking enforcement officers booted nine vehicles on July 5th, the opening day of the new program.  The City of Seattle plans a “soft launch” of the program, booting a limited number… [ Keep reading ]

Aggressive Drivers today

On July 6th officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team issued the following citations:  West Seattle Bridge – 45 mph zone 1 at 77 mph 1 at 66 mph 2 at 65 mph 3 Bus Lane violations 1 Cell Phone 1 No Proof of Insurance 1 Expired Vehicle License Plates  … [ Keep reading ]

Bank Robbery on Capitol Hill

On July 6th at approximately4:53 p.m. officers responded to a bank robbery in the 130 block of Broadway Avenue East.  Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect entered the bank and passed a note to the teller demanding money.  After getting a bag from the teller, the suspect fled the scene… [ Keep reading ]