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Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Near Belltown

Police are investigating a shooting at a gas station in the 300 block of Broad Street near Belltown early Tuesday morning. Shortly before 6:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of an unresponsive man inside the store. Officers arrived and found the clerk suffering from gunshot wounds. Seattle Fire Department medics… [ Keep reading ]

One Man Killed, One Woman Injured in South Seattle Shooting

Detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting in south Seattle that injured a woman and killed a man early Sunday morning. Just before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday night, multiple people began calling 911 about a shooting in the 5800 block of 4th Avenue South. Two victims, a 36-year-old man and a… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Human Trafficking Unit Make Arrests Along Aurora Corridor

Detectives with the Human Trafficking Unit partnered with patrol officers, detectives, and the Community Response Group (CRG) to proactively address prostitution solicitation along Aurora Avenue North. On October 6th, more than twenty Seattle Police personnel deployed to the Aurora Avenue corridor in response to community concerns and a high level… [ Keep reading ]

Detective Investigate Shooting in North Seattle

Detectives are investigating a shooting in a North Seattle gas station parking lot. At 4:48 a.m., dispatch received reports of a shooting in the 10500 block of Aurora Avenue North. Officers arrived and found a 44-year-old man with scratches to his head that may have been caused by glass fragments…. [ Keep reading ]

Hit-and-Run Collision Leaves Cyclist Seriously Injured  

Update: 10/05/2026 As the victim in this case remains in critical condition, detectives with the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad provided an updated suspect vehicle description. Detectives have identified the suspect vehicle as a silver 2012-2014 Toyota Camry 4-Door sedan with damage to the right side of the hood, right side… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating SoDo Truck Fire

Detectives are investigating a fire at a rental truck lot in SODO that occurred early Friday morning. On Friday morning around 1:30 a.m., multiple people called 911 after seeing several box trucks on fire near the 3400 block of 1st Avenue South. Seattle Fire Department firefighters were extinguishing the blaze… [ Keep reading ]

Violent Downtown Hate Crime Attack Leaves Woman with Permanent Injuries

A 36-year-old woman was attacked in downtown Seattle by a stranger who called her “the inferior race.” The victim was left with permanent injuries and requires surgery. On September 18th, 2026, around 3:45 p.m., a woman called 911 and reported someone just bit her face off. When police arrived, they… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigate Deadly Shooting Near Belltown 

Update: 9/23/2026 This update has been provided by Seattle Police Homicide Detectives concerning the homicide investigation near 3rd Avenue and Clay Street on 9/6/2026. On September 6th, 2026, shortly after 12:42 a.m., SPD officers received and responded to reports of a shooting that was related to a street takeover at… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes and Homicide Tip Line (206)233-5000

The Seattle Police Department has a Violent Crimes Tip Line that allows community members to anonymously provide valuable information to Seattle Police detectives. These tips may lead investigators to arrests in violent crimes, such as homicides, shootings or other major incidents. Additionally, for some major events, the Seattle Police Homicide… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigate Deadly Shooting in South Seattle

Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man and woman deceased in the Rainier valley neighborhood. Shortly after 2:42 a.m., dispatch received reports of a collision at Martin Luther King Jr. Way South and South Graham Street. Seattle Fire Department arrived and called police. Officers arrived and found… [ Keep reading ]