#2023-228360/West Precinct/First Watch: On 8-9-2023, at 05:13hrs, a male victim was located with a stab wound. He was treated by SFD on scene and wanted no further police assistance. #2023-228389/East Precinct/First Watch: At 06:00hrs, officers responded to 23rd Avenue and East Union Street to a report of a man shot…. [ Keep reading ]
In response to a rise in vehicle thefts involving certain Kia and Hyundai models, SPD’s Crime Prevention Coordinators will be giving away steering wheel locks at each of its five precincts this month. The devices are available at no charge to people who live or work in the City of… [ Keep reading ]
#2023-226048/West Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-8-2023, at 01:29hrs, a victim called in to 911 and stated she was just assaulted by another resident. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim. The victim provided officers with information about the assault. Officers attempted to contact the suspect but found out the suspect… [ Keep reading ]
#2023-225253/North Precinct/First Watch: On 8-7-2023, at 09:41hrs, patrol received a 911 call that a male was holding a female at gunpoint and was threatening to kill her. Patrol, SWAT, K9, Crisis Response Team, and Hostage Negotiators were able to rescue the victim and have the suspect surrender. A gun was… [ Keep reading ]
#2023-220437/South Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-3-2023, at 00:37hrs, officers were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery that occurred approximately 10 minutes prior. Officers learned from the victim that, he was riding a scooter home when he was cut off by a white sedan, forcing him to stop. Two suspects… [ Keep reading ]
#2023-219731/North Precinct/Second Watch: At 12:07hrs, a store clerk reported his customer had just been robbed at knifepoint outside his store in the 10100 block of Aurora Avenue North. Officers were already in the area and were quickly flagged down by the witness who pointed out the suspect. The suspect was… [ Keep reading ]
As part of our commitment to transparency, SPD is releasing body worn video depicting the response to the shooting in Rainier Beach on Friday night. To respect the privacy of victims and bystanders, we have redacted their images and audio.
#2023-218083/East Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-1-2023, at 00:31hrs, 911 calls were received reporting shots fired at 21st Avenue and East Union Street. Officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting. A group of males in the area flagged down responding officers. They stated two men walked by them and began firing… [ Keep reading ]
#2023-217123/North Precinct/First Watch: At 0555 hrs., two subjects entered the convenience store. One subject produced a handgun, pointed it at the clerk, and emptied the register. The subjects then ran W/B towards Magnuson Park and are currently at-large. #2023-217981/East Precinct/Third Watch: On 7/31/23 at 2208hrs, officers received a call reporting… [ Keep reading ]
#2023-212134/East Precinct/First Watch: On 7/30/23 at 0444 hours officers responded to a weapons call. The caller stated check for 3 males holding automatic rifles in their hands. Officers arrived and formed a contact team, which included two shields, and three rifle officers. An area check on foot was negative for… [ Keep reading ]
