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King County Sheriff’s Office Acting As Independent Investigative Team In Seattle Police Officer Involved Shooting

December 4, 2025 9:12 am

Update December 5, 1:33 PM Under state law (RCW 10.114.011 and WAC 139-12), the release of information relating to the December 2 officer-involved shooting investigation is being managed by the King County Sheriff’s Office, which is serving as an Independent Investigative Team (IIT) for SPD. The King County Sheriff’s Office Independent Investigations… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General, Investigations, South Precinct, Statements and News Releases

Seattle Police Hitting Streets This Month Watching for Impaired Drivers

December 3, 2025 11:30 am

Throughout the month of December, the Seattle Police Department Traffic Section will have officers on the streets watching for impaired drivers. Every night this month officers will be across the city, watching busy streets and paying close attention to popular nightlife areas. The goal of this effort is to stop… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Police Precincts, Statements and News Releases

Happy Veterans Day, Seattle Police Department

November 11, 2025 5:30 pm

Today, we take time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. To those of you who are veterans — and who continue to serve our community with the same integrity, dedication, honor, and courage — thank you. Your service to both our nation… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Chief of Police

Detectives Urge Community Members to Watch Out for Roofing and Construction Scams

November 7, 2025 2:35 pm

Seattle police detectives urge community members to be wary of fraudulent roofing and construction scammers that recently stole $74,000 from a Seattle resident. On Oct. 27, a 53-year-old developmentally delayed victim living near the Ravenna neighborhood was approached by a man named “Frank,” asking if he wanted an estimate for… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Alerts, Investigations, News Releases, North Precinct

Chief Shon Barnes Announces New East Precinct Captain and New LGBTQ+ Liaison

November 6, 2025 3:44 pm

The East Precinct is home to one of Seattle’s most diverse and vibrant communities, including many LGBTQ+ residents and small businesses. I am committed to ensuring the precinct’s leadership reflects our shared values of respect, inclusion, and fairness. I want to first acknowledge the concerns expressed by community members regarding… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Chief of Police, East Precinct, General, Police Precincts

Seattle Police Arrest Man For 1994 Murder of 14-Year-Old Tanya Frazier

November 5, 2025 9:35 am

For more than 30 years, the loved ones of Tanya Marie Frazier have wanted nothing more than answers. Tanya, who was 14 years old, vanished on July 18, 1994. She had just left a summer school class at Meany Middle School when she went missing. Her body was found by… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Alerts, General, Investigations, News Releases

King County Release: Seattle OIS – Investigation by the King County Sheriff’s Office

October 31, 2025 5:13 pm

Update 11/5/25 6:00PM Under state law (RCW 10.114.011 and WAC 139-12), the release of information relating to the 10/30 officer-involved shooting investigation is being managed by the King County Sheriff’s Office, which is serving as an Independent Investigative Team (IIT) for SPD. The King County Sheriff’s Office Independent Investigations Team… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: For The Record, General, News Releases, South Precinct, Statements and News Releases

Video: Seattle Police Rescue Man on Fire

October 27, 2025 1:00 pm

Seattle police officers rushed to save a man who apparently set himself on fire in the University District this morning. At about 3:10 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man on fire in the 4500 block of Brooklyn Avenue Northeast. Officers arrived within five minutes and found him… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: News Releases, North Precinct

The Seattle Police Department on Track to Hire More Than 150 New Officers in 2025

October 27, 2025 11:44 am

SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell and Police Chief Shon Barnes today celebrated a major police recruitment milestone – the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is on track to hire its 150th officer in 2025 in the coming weeks. This means that SPD will hire more officers in 2025 than in 2024… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: News Releases, Statements and News Releases

Detectives Seek Assistance with Fatal Shooting Investigation

October 23, 2025 4:40 pm

Seattle police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance with the fatal shooting of Zachary Raymond-Becker, in South Seattle on the afternoon of Oct. 20. Officers found Raymond-Becker, 37, with a gunshot wound to the head. Raymond-Becker died at the scene. The shooting occurred to the southwest of Golf Drive South… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Investigations, News Releases, South Precinct