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Suspect Arrested in 2018 Alki Stabbing Death

Seattle Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for the June 2nd, 2018 homicide on Alki Beach of stabbing victim Jonathan Pecina, age 28. Officers arrested the suspect in West Seattle. Homicide detectives recently received DNA evidence from the WSP Crime Lab linking the suspect to an item left at… [ Keep reading ]

Suspects Arrested in Othello Park Homicide

SPD Homicide investigators have arrested a 33-year-old man, a 27-year-old man and a 30-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting in the Othello neighborhood late last year. On November 23rd, 2018, police were called to a home in the 7100 block of 44th Avenue South after a woman was… [ Keep reading ]

Homicide Investigation in Pioneer Square, Suspect in Custody

Detectives are conducting the investigating following a homicide that occurred just before midnight.  A 19-year-old suspect is in custody. On December 3rd, just before midnight, West Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting near 1st and Yesler.  When officers arrived, they discovered a 37-year-old man down on the sidewalk with… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Thursday Night Homicide

Detectives are investigating after a woman was found murdered at an illegal marijuana grow operation late Thursday evening. Officers were dispatched to a home in the 7100 block of 44 Avenue South just after 11 pm Thursday for a report of a woman with a possible gunshot wound. Seattle Fire… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Arrest Man for Early November Homicide

Homicide Detectives have arrested a man after a victim died following assault. Officers were called to the 300 block of 4 Avenue South November 7th for a report of an assault following a disturbance. On November 12th, the 55-year-old man died from injuries sustained in the assault. Homicide detectives  worked… [ Keep reading ]

Homicide Investigation in Rainier Valley

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old man after his body was discovered Saturday near a tent in a wooded area in the 8400 block of Rainier Avenue South. South Precinct officers located the body after being called to the scene.  It appeared that the man had… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating After Man Shot and Killed in the Licton Springs Neighborhood

Witnesses began calling 911 just after 5 p.m. Thursday to report a man had been shot at the intersection of North 90th Street and Nesbit Avenue North. Officers quickly arrived, found a man lying on the ground with life-threatening injuries, and began first aid. Seattle Fire Department Medics arrived minutes… [ Keep reading ]

Man Killed Following Dispute at 6th and James

One man was killed Thursday following a dispute in downtown Seattle. At 11:35 AM officers responded to several disturbances in an encampment near 6th Avenue between James St and Yesler Way. As police were responding to the disturbances, officers also received a 911 call about a man down and bleeding… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Suspect Arrested in International District Homicide Investigation

Update 9/7/18: Officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Seward Park Avenue South to investigate a domestic violence assault at 11:30 Friday afternoon. Officers investigating the assault recognized the suspect’s name from a recent bulletin and called for additional units. Police ordered the 48-year-old suspect from the apartment and… [ Keep reading ]

UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Arrested in High Point Homicide

UPDATE 8/14: Investigators arrested a 16-year-old male on Tuesday in High Point in connection with a fatal shooting in the same neighborhood last week. Detectives are interviewing the teen and plan to book him into the King County Youth Service Center for investigation of murder. Thank you to everyone who… [ Keep reading ]