Police are investigating after a man was stabbed Thursday morning near Belltown. Shortly after 1130 a.m., a victim called 911 to report he had been stabbed on 3rd Avenue between Blanchard St and Virginia St. The victim was walking on 3rd Ave when an unknown suspect came from behind and… [ Keep reading ]
Police arrest a male suspect after a verbal altercation leads to stabbing. Shortly after 545 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man that was stabbed. Officers found a man with a stab wound to his back and began first aid. Seattle Fire responded to treat the 33-year-old victim… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department has updated its policies regarding tattoos, jewelry, hair styles, and gender language to ensure our agency is inclusive and reflective of the community we serve. SPD had received feedback from officers, recruits, and potential candidates about our policies prohibiting beards, visible tattoos, and other employee appearance… [ Keep reading ]
A 17-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in the South Delridge neighborhood on Tuesday. Just before 2 p.m., police received reports of gunfire in the 8800 block of Delridge Way Southwest. Officers arrived and located a 17-year-old victim, who had a gunshot wound to his thigh. Medics transported the… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department often sees an increase in domestic violence reports during the holiday season. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is a phone call away. The Seattle Police Department and City of Seattle offer support and services to victims and their… [ Keep reading ]
A 36-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in SODO on Monday. Shortly after 11:30 a.m., police received a report of 10-15 people fighting in the road in the 1700 block of Airport Way South. When officers arrived, several people approached them and reported a shooting. Police found the 36-year-old… [ Keep reading ]
SPD Traffic Collision detectives are investigating after a man was killed in a suspected hit and run collision on Aurora Avenue. Around 3:15 a.m. Monday, police responded to a report of a pedestrian down in the road in the 1600 block of Aurora Avenue North. At the scene, police found… [ Keep reading ]
A 39-year-old man was shot and wounded Sunday morning after he broke into an ex-girlfriend’s Rainier Beach apartment and opened fire with a handgun. Around 10:30 AM, the suspect kicked in the door of an apartment in the 9400 block of Rainier Avenue South and opened fire. A 19-year-old man… [ Keep reading ]
Update 12/2/22 Gun Violence Reduction Unit detectives with the assistance of the US Marshals Service arrested the 26-year-old suspect without incident Thursday night. Detectives booked the suspect into King County Jail and will now work with prosecutors as the case moves forward. Original 11/19/22 Police investigating a report of domestic… [ Keep reading ]
Police arrested two people after a woman called 911 and reported they had just pointed a gun at her in the 4700 block of Ravenna Avenue North around 2 pm Friday. Police arrived in the area within moments and spotted a grey Toyota sedan fleeing the area. Officers briefly followed… [ Keep reading ]
