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Update to Domestic Violence Homicide

Correction to previous Update: Seattle Police located the suspect driving her vehicle in Tukwila.  She stopped in the area of 144th and Interurban.  It appeared that the suspect was alone in the car.  She then shot herself.  Medics responded to the scene and the suspect was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. … [ Keep reading ]

Violent burglar identified, in custody

On August 3rd, Seattle Police detectives received information that the suspect in Friday’s burglary on South Ryan Street was in custody for unrelated charges in another jurisdiction.  Detectives are currently working on putting their case together before sending it to the King County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration.

Domestic Violence Homicide on Beacon Hill

On August 3rd at approximately 2:50 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of shots fired in the 1400 block of South Hinds Street.  A witness stated that they heard shots fired and then observed a male lying in the roadway.  The man had been shot in the head and torso.  A female… [ Keep reading ]

“They’re Watching”

Today the City of Seattle will be celebrating its 26th Annual National Night Out Against Crime.  Night Out is an event that encourages neighbors and communities to gather and spend time together in an effort to heighten crime prevention awareness. This year the Seattle Police Department is announcing a new… [ Keep reading ]

Man robs woman downtown, suspect arrested

On August 3rd, at approximately 4:00 AM, a woman was sleeping inside a bus shelter in the 2100 Block of 4th Avenue.  A male suspect approached the sleeping victim and began to rummage through her pockets.  The suspect then wrestled her backpack off her back.  The suspect then ran off… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect burglarizes store, caught down the street.

On August 3rd, at approximately 3:19 AM, East Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of a man breaking into a convenience store in the 500 Block of Summit Avenue East.  According to the caller, the suspect broke in and was still inside the store.  Officers from both 3rd and 1st… [ Keep reading ]

Residential occupied burglary

On 8/1/10,  a female victim reported returning to her residence in the 1600 block of 13 Av at 2:00 A.M. and going to sleep.  When she awoke at 9:30 A.M. she discovered that her purse and laptop computer, both kept approximately 5 feet from her bed, were gone. She also… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired at bar closing

On 7/31/2010, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers monitoring bar close in Pioneer Square, heard what sounded like shots coming from the west of 1 Ave S / S Main St. Witnesses provided a suspect vehicle description as a turquoise SUV, which had fled E/B from the scene. This incident apparently… [ Keep reading ]

3 people shot at community center

On 7/31/10 at 3:06 a.m., officers responded to a report of a large disturbance at a community center in the 5600 block of MLK Jr Wy S. There was also multiple calls of shots fired. Upon arriving, officers found three victims who had been shot. Further investigation revealed that the… [ Keep reading ]

Police search for violent burglar-UPDATED

Shortly after 10 a.m. on July 30th, South Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress call in the 7200 block of South Ryan Street.  Upon arrival, the suspect had already fled the area on foot.  Officers made contact with an elderly female victim and two… [ Keep reading ]