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 ]
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 ]
On February 21st, at approximately 8:05 pm, South Precinct officers responded to a report of shooting in the 9400 Block of Rainier Avenue South. Officers arrived quickly and located two victims, both adult males, with gunshot wounds. Seattle Fire Department Medics transported both victims to Harborview Medical Center with life… [ Keep reading ]
On February 19th, at approximately 3:11 am, South Precinct officers responded to a report of shots fired and someone screaming, possibly in the area of South Holly Place and Holly Park Drive South. While enroute to check the location, radio advised officers that the victim was at another address requesting… [ Keep reading ]
On February 17th, just after 1:00 am, Metro Transit reported having a passenger on a Metro bus at Rainier Avenue South and South Andover Street, who appeared to be injured, possibly shot. Within a minute of that call, another call came into 911 from a homeowner, stating that he had… [ Keep reading ]
On February 16th shortly after 12:00 Noon a resident in the 4800 block of Columbia Drive South called 911 to report seeing two black male suspects kick in the door of a neighbor’s house and enter. The victim residence was determined to be in the 2000 block of South Edmunds Street. As officers were responding to… [ Keep reading ]
Entry Level Police Officer Exam: June 23-24, 2012. Online Application Filing Period: April 2–27, 2012 at www.seattlepolicejobs.com WORKSHOPS: We have free pre-test workshops available to help you prepare for the June 23-24 Entry Level Police Officer Exam. You must pre-register with the Recruiting Unit in order to attend. Please… [ Keep reading ]
There have been a series of at least six commercial burglaries to businesses in the Georgetown and South SODO (South of Downtown) neighborhoods since early December 2011. The most recent burglary occurred on February 14th. The suspect(s) appear to be targeting retail establishments in strip mall type businesses. In each of… [ Keep reading ]
On the morning of February 14th, Homicide detectives and SWAT officers arrested a suspect in connection with the January 3rd homicide in the 9300 block of Rainier Av S. The 19-year-old man was arrested in Maple Valley. He was booked into King County Jail for Investigation of Murder. Detectives are still looking for one… [ Keep reading ]