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An 18-year-old named Jaydon Jameson was shot and killed at Broadway and Pike in Seattle, marking the second murder in the area within weeks. Police are investigating potential links to a previous homicide and have called for public assistance in the case. Council representative Joy Hollingsworth has proposed a five-point plan to enhance public safety in the neighborhood.
An 18-year-old victim was identified in a deadly shooting at Broadway and Pike in Seattle, marking the third victim in a series of incidents. The city council is under pressure to revise public safety plans in response to rising crime rates.
Seattle police arrested an individual for smoking fentanyl outside a QFC in Capitol Hill. The incident marks a concerning trend of drug-related arrests in the area this month. Local officials emphasize the need for continued efforts to address substance abuse in the community.
SIFF will not reopen its Egyptian Theatre in Capitol Hill, prioritizing financial sustainability over the historic venue. The theater has remained closed since a water leak last November caused extensive damage. SIFF’s departure marks the end of an era for local art house cinema.
Vandals damaged the Black Lives Matter mural on E Pine in Seattle, spilling white paint across several letters. The Seattle Department of Transportation is coordinating with the artists, Vivid Matter Collective, to restore the mural promptly. SDOT emphasizes its commitment to preserving the artwork as a significant community symbol.
A shooting occurred Thursday night at Pike and Broadway, leaving one person wounded in the chest. Police search for a white Dodge Charger carrying at least two masked suspects last seen heading west on Union. Emergency responders found the victim shortly after 8 PM.
Chief Shon Barnes has promoted Michael Tietjen to lead Seattle's East Precinct, despite concerns over his controversial past. Following backlash from the LGBTQIA+ community, Barnes announced Tietjen's removal after just a month in the position. Tietjen faced prior disciplinary actions related to inappropriate conduct towards individuals during protests.
Chief Barnes attended a ceremony marking the promotion of Tietjen within the Seattle Police Department. The event raised questions about the Office of Professional Accountability's assessment of SPD's new East Precinct commander. Concerns regarding transparency and accountability remain at the forefront of community discussions.
The Seattle School Board rejected a proposal to assign a Seattle Police Department officer to Garfield High School, citing concerns over disproportionate policing and trust issues. The decision follows a year of debate, particularly after the murder of student Amarr Murphy-Paine in 2024. Two board members supported the plan, but the majority emphasized the need for community engagement and alternative safety measures.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell plans to sign an executive order to maintain control over law enforcement resources amid potential troop deployments by the Trump administration. The order aims to protect immigrant and refugee communities, particularly against unmarked federal agents. This action follows a federal judge's recent block of troop deployment orders in Portland.