Around 5:30 p.m. last Tuesday, officers of the Community Violence Task Force obtained information on the whereabouts of a Tukwila murder suspect. With assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), SPD’s Gun Violence Reduction Unit, and Narcotics detectives, CVTF responded to a residential location in the… [ 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.
Update: July 31st, 2023 12:12 p.m. Detectives have confirmed the victim in this incident is a 14-year-old juvenile male. Seattle Police are investigating an incident that left a male deceased after being struck by the Seattle Center Monorail Sunday Evening. Shortly before 9:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person struck… [ Keep reading ]
On July 26th, 2023, The Seattle Police Department, in collaboration with the Seattle City Attorney’s office, served Chronic Nuisance Declaration letters to the property owners of the Emerald Motel and the Seattle Inn. This is in response to numerous complaints from residents and business owners regarding concerns over increasing crime… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police arrested a 17-year-old male for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and recovered a firearm in Rainier Valley Sunday night. Officers were on patrol when they observed a reported stolen vehicle traveling westbound on South Cloverdale Street from Rainier Avenue South. Officers initiated a traffic stop and contacted… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting which left a male deceased Sunday night in West Seattle. Around 10:45 p.m., police responded to multiple reports of a shooting in the 5400 block of Delridge Way Southwest. Upon arrival, officers observed evidence of a shooting but did not locate any… [ Keep reading ]
Four victims were injured, one is in critical condition after a shooting during an illegal street racing event in Capitol Hill early Sunday morning. Shortly before 1:30 a.m., Police responded to a report of a large crowd and vehicles driving recklessly at the intersection of Broadway and E Pike Street…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police arrested a 41-year-old male suspect, and a 51-year-old male victim is in serious condition after a stabbing Friday morning in the Othello Link light rail station. Around 10:15 a.m., police responded to a 911 call reporting a male stabbed on the light rail in the 7100 block of… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police arrested a man for a fugitive warrant and investigation of unlawful possession of a firearm Wednesday in Ballard. At 4:40 a.m., police responded to a 911 call reporting a male was abducted at gunpoint in the 1700 block of NW 56th Street. Officers arrived and learned the victim may have… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police responded to a report of a barricaded suspect where two woman were being held against their will in the 2200 block of 15th Avenue West Tuesday afternoon. Around 2:45 p.m. police arrived and learned the 49-year-old suspect entered the room, implied he had a knife and made threats to harm… [ Keep reading ]
