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Armed Robbery in Belltown Upgraded to Homicide

Seattle police detectives upgraded the Belltown armed robbery yesterday to a homicide following the death of the 41-year-old man at the hospital earlier this morning. At about 3:35 a.m., the shooting victim died at Harborview Medical Center. Detectives in SPD’s Homicide Unit took over the investigation. There is still no… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Seek Public Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect

Seattle police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man responsible for a violent robbery in Pioneer Square two weeks ago. On March 26 at about 3:35 p.m., patrol officers responded to a robbery at the Saveway Market in the 100 block of Occidental Avenue South. There,… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Man Armed With Switchblade on Seattle Waterfront

Seattle police officers arrested a 38-year-old man yesterday afternoon armed with a switchblade among dozens of people on the Seattle waterfront. On April 8 at about 4:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a knife along the waterfront near Alaska Way South and Yesler Way. Arriving… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Robbery, Boxcutter and Meth Recovered

Seattle police officers arrested a 31-year-old man for robbery after threatening to stab business employees with a boxcutter in the Chinatown-International District. On April 7 at about 1:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man with a knife stealing from a restaurant in the 600 block of 5th… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Arrest Two for Robbing, Killing Man in Chinatown-International District

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man in the Chinatown-International District last fall. On March 27, Seattle police detectives arrested two suspects, 18, and 19, following a monthslong investigation into the robbery and murder that happened on Sept. 22, 2025. Detectives established probable… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Detectives Re-Arrest Vehicular Homicide Suspect After Treatment Release

Seattle police detectives with the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) re-arrested a 27-year-old man for vehicular homicide Friday morning following his release from a treatment facility. At 11:05 a.m. April 3, detectives arrested Aboubacarr Singhateh In connection with a deadly crash that occurred May 23, 2024. In that incident Singhateh’s… [ Keep reading ]

Two Shot in Chinatown-International District Neighborhood

Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting Tuesday afternoon in the Chinatown-International District that left a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man seriously injured. At 4:10 p.m., dispatchers received reports of gunfire in the 600 block of South Jackson Street. Officers arrived and found both victims with gunshot wounds. The… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Fatal Collision in Interbay Neighborhood

Seattle police detectives are investigating an early morning fatality collision in the Interbay neighborhood. Shortly after 5:00 a.m., officers responded to a collision involving a car driving into a power pole in the 1500 block of Elliott Avenue West. Officers arrived and found a 53-year-old woman who had been ejected… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Damaging Famed Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum

Alternate headlines at bottom. A 40-year-old man is behind bars after causing catastrophic damage to a famed Seattle glass museum located on the grounds of Seattle Center. On Monday night, just after 11 p.m., the man was arrested for assault and causing over $240,000 worth of damage to the Chihuly… [ Keep reading ]

Community Celebrates 29th Annual Lunar New Year in Chinatown-International District

The Seattle Chinatown-International District (CID) came alive Saturday, March 7th for its 29th annual Lunar New Year celebration, featuring vibrant dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and powerful drumming that energized the streets. More than 50 food vendors lined the streets, serving everything from Korean fried chicken to Vietnamese… [ Keep reading ]