A patrol officer responding to an in-progress disturbance call involving a gun collided with a female pedestrian. Preliminary investigation indicates that on September 7th at approximately 11:51 p.m. a uniformed patrol officer in a fully-marked police car was responding with emergency lights and siren activated to an in-progress domestic violence disturbance call involving a gun. While… [ Keep reading ]
A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a southbound motorist while crossing Rainier Avenue South tonight. At approximately 8:24 p.m. officers responded to the 3100 block of Rainier Avenue South for reports of a vehicle/pedestrian collision. Preliminary investigation indicates that a male pedestrian in his 50’s (wearing all dark clothing) was… [ Keep reading ]
A young man was shot in the leg in South Seattle this afternoon. At approximately 4:32 p.m. officers responded to calls of shots fired and a man down in the 5200 block of 29th Avenue South. Responding officers located a 17-year-old male victim on the ground with a gunshot wound to the thigh…. [ Keep reading ]
…And they might’ve gotten away with it if not for a group of metaling meddling officers. Last month, scrap metal businesses in SoDo and Georgetown were targeted in a flurry of break-ins. “We’ve had a lot of places continually get hit,” says South Precinct Burglary Detective Danial Conine. “It’s a big problem… [ Keep reading ]
A 19-year-old man suspected of snatching jewelry in a recent rash of street robberies in South Seattle is in custody after he turned himself in to detectives on Friday. Last week, detectives—who are investigating a spate of more than 20 purse and necklace snatchings across the South Precinct—put the word… [ Keep reading ]
Female burglar walks into business and steals employee’s belongings. This morning, just shortly after 5:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a burglary call at General Bio Diesel- 6333 1 Av S. Officers located the complainant and learned that a white female had entered the warehouse style business and was found on the… [ Keep reading ]
This morning at about 10:45 am Seattle Police responded to 911 calls of a possible robbery of a medical marijuana dispensary in the 3200 Block of Rainier Avenue South. The call indicated that several armed suspects entered the business. Additional 911 calls from inside the establishment confirmed that three armed… [ Keep reading ]
In just over a week, more than 20 people have been targeted in a series of jewelry robberies on streets, at bus stops, grocery stores, and shopping centers on Beacon Hill and in the Rainier Valley. The robberies happen quickly, with the suspects either grabbing their victims from behind or walking… [ Keep reading ]
Man caught while trying to deep-six a handgun in the grass. Just shortly before 1:00 a.m. this morning officers responded to a shots fired call at Othello Playfield. Witnesses contacted police and described the shooters as a group of Asian males. Officers checked the playfield and it was clear of victim/suspects. … [ Keep reading ]
Led by Chief John Diaz, North Precinct, Community Outreach and School Emphasis Officers were partnered with 25 kids in a 3-hour “Back-to-School” shopping marathon through Target’s “Shop-with-a-Cop” community giving program. The 25 kids were sponsored by the Salvation Army. Seattle cops, kids and Northgate Target employees gathered in the snack… [ Keep reading ]
