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Male Injured in Central District Shooting

Detectives are investigating after a male was shot in the Central District Wednesday night. Around 9:30 p.m., police responded to a reported shooting in the 1400 block of 23rd Avenue. Officers arrived and located a 30-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Police provided medical aid until the Seattle Fire Department… [ Keep reading ]

Thursday – December 14, 2023

#2023-358542/East Precinct/First Watch: On 12/14/23 ART was conducting an Obstruction clean with the Seattle Parks Department at Cal Anderson Park. Officers were confronted by 11 activists who refused to leave the work zone established by the Parks Dept. Officers made the decision to affect an arrest on one of the… [ Keep reading ]

Video: Warrant Suspect Arrested for Drugs and Gun Possession After Brandishing Firearm

Police arrested a 34-year-old female for felony harassment and recovered three firearms Monday morning in the Chinatown-International District. The arrest stemmed from 911 call in late October when a security guard reported to police the female threatened to shoot him. During the investigation, officers were told the suspect entered an… [ Keep reading ]

Stabbing Suspect Arrested Downtown

Seattle Police officers arrested a 39-year-old male for a stabbing that left a victim seriously injured in Downtown Thursday morning. Around 1:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a male stabbed in the 300 block of Alaskan Way South. When officers arrived they found a 33-year-old male victim with a… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Department Scores Highest on Police Data Transparency

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has achieved the highest rating on the Vera Institutes Police Data Transparency Index (PDTI). Of the 96 agencies assessed, Seattle scored the most points, with 76 of the possible 100 available. Just 23 US agencies scored higher than 50. We are honored to lead the… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Office of Police Accountability Direct Processing of Public Disclosure Requests   

The Seattle Police Department and the Office of Police Accountability are pleased to confirm that, after a year of preparation, on November 1, 2023, OPA will assume from SPD direct responsibility for responding to all public disclosure requests (PDRs) and legal process (subpoena duces tecum) for OPA files, records, and… [ Keep reading ]

Saturday – September 30, 2023

#2023-283021/South Precinct/Third Watch: At 0211 hours, officers responded to an armed robbery in the 5500 block of Airport Way South. The victim told officers he was approached by the suspect who pepper sprayed him and then assaulted him. The suspect produced a firearm and pointed it at the victim. The… [ Keep reading ]

Friday – September 29, 2023

#2023-282919/South Precinct/Third Watch: At 2324 hours, officers were in the 9200 block of Rainier Avenue South when they heard gunshots nearby. Additional officers arrived in the area and located shell casings in the roadway at 51st Avenue South and South Cambridge Street. No victims or additional evidence was located.

Thursday – September 28, 2023

#2023-281846/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch: At 2257 hours, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3700 block of 37th Avenue Southwest. Officers recovered shell casings from the intersection of 37th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Manning Street. Video was provided to officers showing two vehicles entering the intersection. A road… [ Keep reading ]

Wednesday – September 27, 2023

#2023-279845/East Precinct/Third Watch: At 0306hrs, in the 500 block of Boylston Avenue East a victim reported that he accidentally fired his gun and shot himself. Officers responded and met the victim outside. The victim stated he was in his apartment trying to holster his handgun and it went off, striking… [ Keep reading ]