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Significant Incident Reports

This site contains Significant Incident Reports (SIRs). The types of reports that qualify as “significant” varies so here is what we consider significant.

  • Assault with significant injury
  • Bias crime
  • Event likely to generate media attention
  • Event likely to generate community concern
  • Hostage/barricade
  • In-custody death
  • Officer assaulted
  • Robbery
  • Shots fired (with damage or evidence)
  • Significant crisis events, including those resolved without force
  • Type II and Type III use-of-force investigations
  • Any other event a sergeant believes is significant

Incidents such as homicides, sexual assaults, domestic violence, child abuse and custody dispute calls, while significant, contain information that may identify the victim in a certain case and may not be posted here.

These reports are a small portion of the information we gather at an incident and are based on early information. Information in an officer’s final report may differ from the text contained here and should be considered more accurate. 

  • Sunday– March 17, 2024
    2024-073194/North Precinct/First Watch: At approximately 0502 on 3/17/2024, units were dispatched to the 300 block of NE 45th St in response to a commercial burglary at a marijuana dispensary. The suspects forcibly entered the building by using a stolen vehicle to crash through its exterior. The building incurred substantial damage, surpassing the worth of the… Read more: Sunday– March 17, 2024
  • Saturday – March 16, 2024
    2024-072062/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch: At 0012 hours, the driver was driving at the 1200 BLK of Alki Ave SW and drove up on the curb, grass, walkway, and struck the water. SFD and Harbor responded to the scene. The suspect was rescued from the water and placed in custody for DUI. Harbor will recover the vehicle… Read more: Saturday – March 16, 2024
  • Friday – March 15, 2024
    2024-071140/North Precinct/Third Watch: At 0243 hours, officers responded to a report of a suspicious incident. Upon arrival, victim stated that two unknown suspects had broken into her residence, assaulted her, presented a handgun, and stole cash. Officers searched the area, but did not locate the suspects. The Robbery Unit is leading the investigation. 2024-071383/North Precinct/First… Read more: Friday – March 15, 2024
  • Wednesday – March 13, 2024
    2024-069432/South Precinct/Second Watch: At 1203 hours, witnesses reported seeing a male who was on-foot shooting at a vehicle at Cheasty BV S and S Winthrop St. Officers responded and located a spent shell casing and a live round. Neither the suspect nor the victim vehicle were located. 2024-069655/North Precinct/Second Watch: At 1539 hours, a suspect… Read more: Wednesday – March 13, 2024
  • Tuesday – March 12, 2024
    #2024-068873/East Precinct/Third Watch: At 1906 hours, officers responded to a call received reporting a domestic disturbance. There was an active disturbance when officers arrived. Police made exigent entry and arrested one party. The second party then kicked two officers. The second party was taken into custody for Assault III and booked into KCJ following a… Read more: Tuesday – March 12, 2024
  • Monday – March 11, 2024
    #2024-067815/North Precinct/Second Watch: At 1627 hours, police responded to the report of a robbery. A male suspect walked into a local bank and handed the teller a note demanding cash. Money was given and the suspect left the immediate area on foot. Officers checked the area with negative results.   #2024-067520/West Precinct/Second Watch: At 1418… Read more: Monday – March 11, 2024
  • Sunday – March 10, 2024
    #2024-066515/North Precinct/First Watch: At 0430 hours units responded to a robbery that occurred near Woodlawn AVE NE and 4th AVE NE. The victim was walking his dog when he was approached by three suspects, one armed with a knife. The suspects demanded money and the victim’s car keys. The victim was forced to lay down… Read more: Sunday – March 10, 2024
  • Saturday – March 9, 2024
    #2024-065483/Southwest Precinct/First Watch: At 1215 hours officers received a report that suspects backed an unknown model Hyundai over the cement bollards installed in front of a business in the 4700 block of California Ave SW and plowed into the already boarded-up smoke shop. The suspects entered the store, taking approximately various vape products, and caused… Read more: Saturday – March 9, 2024
  • Friday – March 8, 2024
    #2024-064326/East Precinct/Third Watch: At 1215 hours East Patrol responded to the report of shots fired. Officers located multiple shell casings, as well as corresponding bullet damage to multiple nearby unoccupied parked vehicles. No known victims or motive. Witnesses saw a small blue hatchback sedan leaving the scene after the shots were heard. GVRU screened. #2024-064323/South… Read more: Friday – March 8, 2024
  • Thursday – March 7, 2024
    #2024-063648/North Precinct/Second Watch: At 1215 hours officers responded to a burglary along the Aurora corridor. The suspect fled the initial scene but was later located committing a second burglary to a nearby detached dwelling unit.  The suspect was arrested and booked for Burglary. #2024-063624/West Precinct/Second Watch: At 1240 hours Officers responded to a resident assaulting… Read more: Thursday – March 7, 2024
  • Wednesday – March 6, 2024
    #2024-062253/South Precinct/Third Watch: At 0053 hours officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 7000 block of Rainier Av S. Officers responded and located apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floor with property damage. The scene was located at the corner of Rainier AV S/S Garden St where officers recovered shell casings. The… Read more: Wednesday – March 6, 2024
  • Tuesday – March 5, 2024
    #2024-061802/South Precinct/Second Watch: At 1401 hours a male suspect walked into a Georgetown bank. He had his face and head fully covered while passing a note to an employee. The suspect did not receive any money and walked out of the bank. The suspect fled the scene on foot. An extensive search was conducted but… Read more: Tuesday – March 5, 2024
  • Monday – March 4, 2024
    #2024-060717/North Precinct/First Watch: At 1048 hours police responded to the area of Northwest 85th Street and Mary Avenue Northwest regarding a carjacking that just occurred. Officers learned that an unknown suspect approached the victim outside of the vehicle, placed something in his back and demanded the keys to the car. The suspect then stole the… Read more: Monday – March 4, 2024
  • Sunday – March 3, 2024
    2024-059961/East Precinct/Second Watch: East patrol units were dispatched to a possible armed robbery with a knife. The suspect shoplifted at the a business on capitol hill and produced a knife when loss prevention attempted to stop him. Officers located the suspect and formed a contact team. The suspect initially refused to follow lawful orders by… Read more: Sunday – March 3, 2024
  • Saturday – March 2, 2024
    #2024-058684/West Precinct/Third Watch: On 3/2/24 at about 0255 hrs radio broadcasted Seattle Center Security guards were in a vehicle pursuit and the suspect vehicle had crashed at Alaska and Pike St. Seattle Center guards reported they contacted two suspects at the Seattle center for attempting to steal picnic tables and got in a foot pursuit.… Read more: Saturday – March 2, 2024
  • Friday – March 1, 2024
    #2024-057779/East Precinct/First Watch: At 0730 hours, The AR Team responded with Seattle Parks and Recreation Department and SDOT for an obstruction clean-up at 1700 block of Nagle Place, adjacent to Cal Anderson Park. Recent incidents of stabbings and assaults in the area prompted the request for immediate intervention. Upon arrival, the AR Team assessed the… Read more: Friday – March 1, 2024
  • Thursday – February 29, 2024
    #2024-056731/South Precinct/First Watch: On 02/29/24 at about 0439 hours officers responded to an open line. The call taker could hear an elderly female asking for assistance, not answering questions, and breathing heavily. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the complainant who spoke Taishan a dialect of Cantonese. The complainant advised that four unknown persons attempted to… Read more: Thursday – February 29, 2024
  • Wednesday – February 28, 2024
    #2024-055952/South Precinct/First Watch: At 0814 hours, In response to reports of an ongoing encampment and property damage at Jose Rizal Park, AR Team officers responded to address the situation. The park had become a site of concern due to the presence of an individual who had repeatedly disregarded warnings and continued to occupy the area… Read more: Wednesday – February 28, 2024
  • Tuesday – February 27, 2024
    #2024-055686/North Precinct/Third Watch: A marked SPD patrol car was driving N/B on I-5 when they were side-swiped by a pickup truck travelling at high speeds. A traffic stop was attempted, and the vehicle eluded SPD. WSP was notified and they located the vehicle in Snohomish County. The vehicle attempted to elude WSP, but they can… Read more: Tuesday – February 27, 2024
  • Monday – February 26, 2024
    #2024-054156/North Precinct/First Watch: At 0842 hours officers were dispatched to a report of a suspect that vandalized the victim’s pickup truck by scratching it with a key. The motive behind the vandalism was the presence of political ideology-related stickers on the truck, as identified by the suspect. Subsequently, the suspect was arrested for Malicious Harassment.… Read more: Monday – February 26, 2024
  • Sunday – February 25, 2024        
    #2024-052958/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch: At 0053 hours multiple community members called 911 to report hearing four shots in the area of 3200 block of Benton Place Southwest. Officers arrived and checked the area for evidence. Police didn’t locate any damage, but they did locate one live round.
  • Saturday – February 24, 2024
    #2024-051997/North Precinct/Third Watch: At approximately 1:00 a.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near North 105th Street and Aurora Avenue North. The suspect vehicle fled Southbound at a high rate of speed on Aurora – NO pursuit was attempted. The suspect vehicle proceeded to drive southbound and ran a red light at North 90th… Read more: Saturday – February 24, 2024
  • Friday – February 23, 2024
    #2024-050999/West Precinct/Third Watch: At 0145 hours officers received a report of hearing gunshots fired from the area of 2nd Avenue South and South Main Street. Officers arrived quickly and located several fired casings. No suspects, victims or property damage were located.  #2024-051042/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch: At 0325 hours officers responded to a burglary in progress at… Read more: Friday – February 23, 2024
  • Thursday – February 22, 2024
    #2024-049890/North Precinct/Third Watch: At 0022 hours officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 3300 block of Northeast 125th Street. A male was in his apartment when a bullet came through his wall and hit him in the hand. Seattle Fire Department responded and treated his injuries. Officers located a slug in the apartment… Read more: Thursday – February 22, 2024
  • Wednesday – February 21, 2024
    #2024-049021/South Precinct/First Watch: At 0512 hours officers responded to Starbucks in response to a suspicious call. Police arrived and discovered that the building had was spray painted in big red letters on the windows and walls. Officers also responded to a separate call (24-049024) at another Starbucks location which was tagged with the same sort… Read more: Wednesday – February 21, 2024

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