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.
- Monday– July 6, 2026#2026-195910/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch/F1 At 1243 hours, several 911 callers reported hearing shots being fired in the greenbelt area near 26 Ave SW / SW Brandon St. Officers responded to the area and contacted witnesses, which led them into the green space where they found evidence. The witness indicated a vehicle arrived, four subjects exited and… Read more: Monday– July 6, 2026
- Sunday– July 5, 2026No SIR’s
- Saturday– July 4, 2026#2026-193373/South Precinct/First Watch/O2 At 0712 hours, officers observed an open door/fence that appeared forced open at a property in O2. The listed property has been victimized several times over the past few weeks with several trespassers and burglaries. The listed property has multiple warehouses, and the property stretches for approximately 4-6 blocks. Officers checked the… Read more: Saturday– July 4, 2026
- Friday– July 3, 2026#2026-192273/North Precinct/First Watch/U3 At 1021 hours, KCSO detectives were serving an eviction order when they heard a shotgun racking while speaking to the suspect from outside his bedroom door. Detectives backed out and a shot was fired from the bedroom by the suspect followed by two more shots. SPD arrived to assist by providing a… Read more: Friday– July 3, 2026
- Thursday– July 2, 2026#2026-190826/North Precinct/Third Watch/U2 At 0204 hours, officers responded to NE 45th St and University Way NE for a report of someone shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male with a GSW to his chest. Officers provided medical aid until Seattle Fire Department Arrived. The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) in serious… Read more: Thursday– July 2, 2026
- Wednesday– July 1, 2026#2026-190480/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch/W3 At 1833 hours, multiple calls came in about a possible DUI subject acting erratically and threatening people in the area. A traffic unit and a patrol unit responded to the call. Upon arrival, they contacted the suspect, who was in the driver’s seat of his car. There was clear drug paraphernalia visible… Read more: Wednesday– July 1, 2026
- Tuesday– June 30, 2026#2026-187367/West Precinct/Third Watch/D1 At 1350 hours, security at a grocery store reported that they were robbed by a suspect with a knife. The suspect was reported to have entered the store and attempted to steal flowers. When the security officer intervened, the suspect flashed him with the handle of a knife in his waistband and… Read more: Tuesday– June 30, 2026
- Monday– June 29, 2026#2026-187367/West Precinct/Third Watch/D1 At 2311 hours, officers were close by and responded to the location reference a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the suspect was detained after a witness pointed him out. No firearm was located on the suspect’s person, and an initial canvass of the scene yielded no victims and no evidence. The… Read more: Monday– June 29, 2026
- Sunday– June 28, 2026#2026-186642/South Precinct/First Watch/R3 At 0513 hours, the Seattle Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a car fire in the 2800 block of McClellan Street. Fire Marshal 5 responded and determined it was Arson. No one was injured. Patrol responded and coordinated with SFD. Marshal 5 screened with ABS. #2026-186594/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/W1 At 0309… Read more: Sunday– June 28, 2026
- Saturday– June 27, 2026#2026-185550/East Precinct/Third Watch/C3 At 0237 hours, East Precinct officers responded to a report of 10 gunshots heard around the 300 block of Lake Washington Blvd. Officers responded and located evidence. No damage or victims were located. #2026-185617/South Precinct/First Watch/R2 At 0609 hours, a victim reported being shot at by a known acquaintance. The victim was… Read more: Saturday– June 27, 2026
- Friday– June 26, 2026#2026-184339/East Precinct/Third Watch/E2 At 0203 hours, an event was being held in the 900 block of East Pike Street. Officers were on a premise monitoring bar close. A fight erupted outside of the club on the sidewalk involving 8-10 people. Officers intervened and took the primary instigator into custody for fighting. The suspect was quickly… Read more: Friday– June 26, 2026
- Thursday– June 25, 2026#2026-181930/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/F1 At 0319 hours, two suspects, one of them armed with a handgun with what appeared to be a drum magazine, used that weapon to rob a gas station in the 7100 block of Delridge Wy Sw. The suspects wore masks, gloves, and left in a darker colored sedan. #2026-183215/Southwest Precinct/First Watch/W3 At… Read more: Thursday– June 25, 2026
- Wednesday– June 24, 2026#2026-181930/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/F1 At 0319 hours, two suspects, one of them armed with a handgun with what appeared to be a drum magazine, used that weapon to rob a gas station in the 7100 block of Delridge Wy Sw. The suspects wore masks, gloves, and left in a darker colored sedan.
- Tuesday– June 23, 2026#2026-181240/East Precinct/Second Watch/G3 At 1345 hours, a convenience store located at the corner on 23rd Avenue South was robbed at gunpoint for cash from the cash register. The suspect was had a thin build, wearing a red hoodie, flannel pajama pants, a black backpack in the front, armed with a black handgun. Suspect left in… Read more: Tuesday– June 23, 2026
- Monday– June 22, 2026#2026-179900/West Precinct/Second Watch/M2 At 1156 hours, officers were dispatched to the Pine St and Boren Ave I5 overpass. Multiple callers were reporting seeing a male suspect pick up a Lime scooter and throw it over the railings on the overpass onto I5 NB traffic. According to the witnesses, vehicles along the freeway have struck the… Read more: Monday– June 22, 2026
- Sunday– June 21, 2026#2026-179053/West Precinct/Second Watch/K2 At 1611 hours, officers on an emphasis patrol were in Occidental Square. They were approached by a family who were reporting they were assaulted. Officers learned the suspect had stolen a jersey from a vendor. They yelled at the suspect to put it back. The family intervened and recovered the jersey. It… Read more: Sunday– June 21, 2026
- Saturday– June 20, 2026#2026-177356/South Precinct/Third Watch/R3 At 0030 hours, calls came into 911 regarding an armed carjacking of a rental vehicle in the 3800 BLK of S Juneau St. The suspects were described as two males, both masked and armed with firearms. Area check for the suspects came up negative. Information was broadcast to neighboring agencies. #2026-177564/South Precinct/First… Read more: Saturday– June 20, 2026
- Friday– June 19, 2026#2026-175986/North Precinct/Third Watch/L3 At 2229 hours, officers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of NE 135th Ave and 30th Ave NE. A dirt bike (No lights) traveling NB collided with a vehicle traveling WB through the intersection. The adult driver of the dirt bike, who was not wearing a helmet, was rendered… Read more: Friday– June 19, 2026
- Thursday– June 18, 2026#2026-174835/East Precinct/Third Watch/G2 At 0126 hours, officers responded to the area of 22 Av S/S Jackson St for a report of a male bleeding from the neck and another male with a shank. Officers arrived and rendered aid to the victim. Male suspect was still on scene and was apprehended after a short foot pursuit.… Read more: Thursday– June 18, 2026
- Wednesday– June 17, 2026No SIR’s
- Tuesday– June 16, 2026#2026-172911/North Precinct/Second Watch/N2 At 1411 hours, officers responded to a shooting in the 13700 block of Midvale AV N. Upon arrival, an Officer witnessed a suspect firing a gun in the air. The suspect fled the area in a vehicle, while out of the Officer’s sight. Additional Officers arrived and attempted to contain the area.… Read more: Tuesday– June 16, 2026
- Monday– June 15, 2026#2026-171600/West Precinct/Second Watch/M1 At 1413 hours, officers were conducting visible patrol in the Pike Place Market area when they were flagged down by a vendor reporting a theft. When officers located and contacted the group, one of the suspects assaulted an officer. A foot pursuit ensued and three suspects were taken into custody. The suspect… Read more: Monday– June 15, 2026
- Sunday– June 14, 2026#2026-170250/West Precinct/First Watch/M2 At 1029 hours, witnesses saw the victim and the suspect walking together near Olive Wy and Boren Av. The suspect pulled out a knife and tried to stab the victim. The victim blocked the knife with their right hand and sustained a cut to the palm. Witnesses called 911 and reported the… Read more: Sunday– June 14, 2026
- Saturday– June 13, 2026#2026-169043/East Precinct/First Watch/G1 At 2313 hours, officers responded to Boren Avenue South and South Main Street on an auto pedestrian collision. Officers arrived as SFD was treating the unconscious pedestrian. The pedestrian was struck while crossing Boren Avenue South. SFD informed officers on scene that the pedestrian had significant injuries and it was unknown if… Read more: Saturday– June 13, 2026
- Friday– June 12, 2026#2026-167378/East Precinct/Third Watch/E2 At 2313 hours, East Precinct officers were dispatched to Broadway / East Pike Street to investigate a threats call. Through the course of their investigation officers determined that the victims and the suspect were in a parking lot and were unknown to each other. The suspect stared down the victims and then… Read more: Friday– June 12, 2026