On 03-01-12, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an unknown male entered the emergency room of a hospital in the 500 block of 16 Ave and sat in the waiting room without checking in. When staff determined he was not there for any medical needs they asked him to leave. The male walked outside, pulled out a… [ Keep reading ]
During the course of their investigation, Homicide detectives developed information about a possible suspect in last week’s homicide at Woodland Park. On February 28th, detectives contacted and arrested a 33 year old man for that shooting. After being interviewed by detectives, the suspect was booked into the King County Jail… [ Keep reading ]
On February 28th, at approximately 5:13 pm, a Honda Fit was travelling south on Boren Avenue approaching Pine Street. At the same time, a 25 year old female bicyclist was travelling westbound on Pine Street. The two collided in the intersection of Boren Avenue and Pine Street. The cyclist was… [ Keep reading ]
On February 25th, at approximately 10:24 pm, East Precinct officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the area of 23rd Avenue and East Jefferson Street. There were no apparent victims. While in the area, Gang Unit detectives observed three men who appeared to be hiding on top of… [ Keep reading ]
On February 25th, at approximately 9:15 pm, an armed suspect entered a store in the 13200 Block of Aurora Avenue North and confronted the manager with a handgun. The suspect forced the manager toward the back of the store with the intent to open the safe. There was a struggle… [ Keep reading ]
On 12/01/11, at approximately 10:00 p.m., an armed, masked suspect wearing a fur-lined hooded parka and gloves, robbed a business in the 5400 block of Delridge Way SW. A witness later called in a tip, after seeing a Washington’s Most Wanted show about the robbery. During the course of their investigation and good… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department has expressed concern regarding a sharp increase in violent crime in many of our neighborhoods. With the on-going issues surrounding gun violence, a dedicated emphasis has been established to address hot spots and other areas of concern – Violence Prevention Emphasis Patrols (VPEP). Recent community concerns have ranged from civility violations,… [ Keep reading ]
On January 20th of this year, a juvenile male had just stepped off a bus at Beacon Avenue South and South Spokane Street with his friend. They noticed that two males also got off at the same stop and followed them. While the victims were walking, they were confronted by the… [ Keep reading ]
On February 9th, four suspects entered a grocery/jewlery store in the 9400 Block of 16th Avenue SW and robbed the employee at gunpoint. The suspects then fled the scene. Officers and Robbery Unit detectives responded to the scene and began their investigation. During the course of the investigation, detectives developed information… [ Keep reading ]
The double shooting incident from last night in Rainier Beach is now a homicide investigation. The two male victims, age 41 and 33, both died at Harborview Medical Center from gunshot wounds. This remains an active and on going homicide investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call… [ Keep reading ]