Harvard Ave E helicopter search for reported armed graffiti suspect ends with arrest UPDATE

Seattle Police arrested a graffiti suspect known to be armed after a helicopter and K9 unit conducted an extensive search on Harvard Ave E Tuesday night. The pursuit began around 7:30 PM, prompting the deployment of King County Sheriff’s Guardian One helicopter to assist ground officers. By 8 PM, the suspect was in custody, and authorities recovered a black backpack at the scene. Earlier that night, a separate incident occurred when a 44-year-old man was stabbed in the leg during an attempted carjacking near Broadway and Newton Street. Police believe the suspects involved in the stabbing were linked to another attempted car theft earlier in the evening.

Emergency responders treated the victim for non-life-threatening injuries before transporting him to the hospital in stable condition. The police are actively investigating both incidents to identify any additional suspects and recover any potential weapons. These events highlight ongoing concerns regarding public safety in the area.