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Detectives Investigating Stabbing, Shooting in South Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating the stabbing of a 38-year-old man and shooting of a 25-year-old woman in South Seattle this morning. At 1:59 a.m., patrol officers heard gunfire and responded. A few blocks away officers found a woman driving her car in the 9200 block of Rainier Avenue South… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Shooting in Capitol Hill

Seattle police officers are investigating a shooting of a 29-year-old man in Capitol Hill this morning. At about 12:15 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting outside of a bar in the 1000 block of East Pike Street. Officers located a victim with a gunshot wound in the… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Police Arrest Woman for Pratt Park Stabbing

Seattle police officers located and arrested a 46-year-old woman for the Pratt Park stabbing this afternoon. Police will book her into the King County Jail for Investigation of Assault (DV). Posted on July 2, 2025 3:31 pm Seattle police officers are investigating a stabbing of a 35-year-old man in Pratt Park… [ Keep reading ]

Stay Safe and Let the Pros Light Up the Sky This Fourth of July

As everyone gets ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s a great time to remember that the personal use of fireworks is illegal in Seattle. But don’t fret! You can have a great time enjoying the fireworks show at Lake Union during the Seafair 4th of July celebration. The… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Four Teens for Armed Robbery, Recover Gun

Seattle police officers arrested four teens following an armed robbery of a 21-year-old man in Capitol Hill Sunday evening. On June 29, at about 8:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of an assault in the 100 block of Broadway East. Officers arrived in under a minute and immediately arrested… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Shooting in Chinatown-International District

Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting in the Chinatown-International District this afternoon. At about 4:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting near 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street. Officers located a man with a gunshot wound in the leg. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) arrived… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Suspect Arrested for Yesler Terrace Stabbing

Police arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the domestic violence stabbing of his 58-year-old mother in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood. Initial reports indicated the victim’s daughter may have been responsible. However, further investigation, including statements from the victim and witnesses, identified the victim’s son as the suspect. At about… [ Keep reading ]

Roommate Dispute Leads to Stabbing, One Arrested

At 3:45 p.m. on June 27, dispatchers received a report of a stabbing in the 600 block of 3rd Avenue. Officers responded and found a 34-year-old man with a superficial stab wound to his left hand. Seattle Fire Department provided aid at the scene. The victim did not require hospitalization…. [ Keep reading ]

VIDEO: Boat Fire on Lake Union Extinguished in Joint Effort by Seattle Fire and Seattle Police Harbor Unit

Seattle Police Harbor Unit officers assisted in fighting a major fire on Lake Union during rush hour Wednesday. Just after 4:20 p.m. 911 dispatchers received multiple calls reporting the fire in the 2100 block of Westlake Avenue North. SPD Harbor Unit team members learned about the destruction firsthand – they… [ Keep reading ]

Update: SPD Officer Awarded Carnegie Medal for Heroism for Rescuing Man From Oncoming Train

Seattle police officer Edward Grimmer will be awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism for rescuing a man from an oncoming train near Pioneer Square last October. According to the award: “A 57-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis fell approximately 25 feet from a Seattle bridge ledge at night on… [ Keep reading ]