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Puyallup police apprehended a felony suspect at Good Samaritan Hospital's parking garage on Wednesday evening. Authorities contained the area and advised the public to avoid it while the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
A shooting at a crowded bar in Capitol Hill injured one person on July 3, 2025. Police are currently searching for the suspect involved in the incident. Witnesses reported a fight preceding the gunfire, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
A shooting following a fight at Cha Cha Lounge in Capitol Hill left a 29-year-old man hospitalized with serious gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Seattle Police are searching for the suspect, who reportedly fled the scene after retrieving a firearm from a vehicle. Authorities are reviewing security footage and gathering evidence from the chaotic scene.
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison defends the continuation of nudity at Denny Blaine Park amid legal challenges from a neighbor group seeking its closure. Davison argues that public nudity at the park serves a social utility and is not a nuisance, while the city addresses other illegal activities. A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for next week.
Seattle's 2025 Lake Union fireworks show, part of the Seafair 4th of July celebration, will begin at 10:15 PM on July 4. Capitol Hill residents can enjoy the display from various local vantage points, but police urge the public to keep emergency routes clear and refrain from illegal fireworks. Attendees are reminded to clean up after themselves to maintain neighborhood cleanliness.
A Seattle police officer rescued a suicidal individual from a rooftop on Broadway just before 8:30 PM Wednesday. The officer, stopped at a traffic light, quickly responded to a woman's pleas for help, facilitating the person's safe return to the building. The individual was later transported to the hospital without significant injuries.
Seattle City Council confirmed Shon Barnes as the new police chief in a unanimous vote on Tuesday. Barnes, the first Black chief in Seattle's history, aims to stabilize the police department and engage communities through summer forums, starting with District 2 on July 10.
Seattle's newly confirmed police chief, Shon Barnes, is set to lead community forums this summer to address issues such as disorder in the Pike-Pine corridor and traffic safety. His appointment aims to enhance public safety and community engagement in Seattle.
Daniel Jolliffe, 53, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a domestic violence shootout with police at a Broadmoor apartment. The incident resulted in serious injuries to a female victim, who survived, while Jolliffe, a convicted murderer, was later found dead inside the building. The investigation into the police's response continues, with an officer placed on administrative leave.
Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation to expedite the construction of light rail extensions to West Seattle and Ballard. The new measures aim to halve permit review times and improve coordination across multiple areas, with the Ballard extension projected to open by 2039.