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Tuesday Morning Stabbing Leads to Officer Involved Shooting

Update: July 26th, 2023 7:40 p.m. The Seattle Police Department is releasing the name of the officer involved in this shooting: Officer Cholo Ginter. Update: July 20th, 2023 2:15 p.m. Seattle Police Force Investigation Team (FIT) detectives continue to investigate this officer involved shooting. Per policy and in the interest… [ Keep reading ]

Burglary Suspect Stabbed with Sword After Attacking Homeowner with Pitchfork

On Sunday, a male suspect was stabbed by a samurai sword when he burglarized a residence in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood. Police responded to a residential burglary in the 2100 block of Beacon Avenue South around 1:30 p.m. Officers located and detained two men one with a sword with visible… [ Keep reading ]

Police Recover Firearms, Arrest One After Threats to Seattle Nightclub Event

SPD patrol officers, along with units assigned to the Community Violence Task Force and Robbery Unit detectives, located and arrested a 17-year-old male for making threats to a Pioneer Square area nightclub Thursday. Shortly after 6:00 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call stating an unknown male had posted concerning statements… [ Keep reading ]

Firearm Recovered After Man Shot During Ballard Robbery

Police are investigating a robbery which escalated into a shooting in the Ballard area Friday morning. Just before 10 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to 14th Avenue NW and NW Leary Way for a reported shooting. Police located the victim who had been shot in the leg and secured the… [ Keep reading ]

Saturday – June 17, 2023

#2023-168484/North Precinct/Third Watch: On 6-17-2032 at 0126 hours, officers responded to the 7400 block of Sand Point Way for a shooting. Police located a victim with several gunshot wounds and provided emergency aid until SFD arrived. The victim told officers the suspects left in a vehicle and was later transported… [ Keep reading ]

Firearm Recovered After Shooting in the CID

Seattle Police officers arrested a 39-year-old male for firing a handgun near the intersection of 8th Avenue South and South King Street Monday. Shortly before 10:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a man firing a gun in the 800 block of South King Street. Upon arrival, witnesses pointed out… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After Stabbing in Magnolia

Seattle Police officers arrested a 58-year-old male for a stabbing that left one male seriously injured Monday morning. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a man stabbed in the 2600 block of West Galer Street.  Upon arrival, police located a 62-year-old male with a stab wound to… [ Keep reading ]

Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop 

Monday, police stopped a speeding vehicle along Rainier Avenue South. Officers initiated the traffic stop near 68th Avenue South and Rainier Avenue South around 6:00 p.m. Police contacted the driver and noticed the man had an empty firearm holster on his waistband. When the driver was asked to step out… [ Keep reading ]

(UPDATE) Two People Injured in Late Morning Shooting

UPDATE: 06/13/2023, 4:38 p.m. SPD Homicide detectives received updated information about the earlier shooting incident near 4th Avenue and Lenora Street. After arriving at Harborview Medical Center, and despite all lifesaving efforts by medical professionals, the 34-year-old pregnant female succumbed to her injuries and her unborn child died. Police are… [ Keep reading ]

Male Injured in Rainier Valley Shooting

Seattle Police are investigating a shooting in Rainier Valley Sunday evening. Shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 9400 block of Rainier Avenue South. Police arrived and found a male with a gunshot wound. Police provided first aid until Seattle Fire Department personnel arrived…. [ Keep reading ]