Seattle Police
Coverage of Seattle Police in the Nexus archive.
- One killed in shooting in First Hill neighborhood, Seattle police say
Police were investigating a shooting that took place Tuesday night in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood. The incident, which occurred at the 900 block of 8th Avenue, resulted in one death.
- Courtney Love demanded Seattle police hand over EVERY file on Kurt Cobain's death and leave no copies behind in 1995
Courtney Love demanded Seattle police hand over all files on Kurt Cobain's death and destroy any remaining copies in 1995. The request involved a comprehensive release of documents related to the case.
- Newly discovered witness claims Seattle CHOP killing was ‘an execution’
A third teen in the car during Antonio Mays Jr.'s killing in Seattle CHOP, who was not interviewed by Seattle Police, described the incident as 'an execution.' The podcast 'We Keep Us Safe' has shared new witness accounts about the event.
- Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
Seattle mayor stated the police chief resigned following criticism of the response to a festival shooting. Police reported at least three shooters, including a 15-year-old, an acquaintance who died, and an unknown suspect.
- Seattle police chief Shon Barnes fired after bungled response to food festival mass shooting: reports
Seattle police chief Shon Barnes was fired following criticism for being out of town during a mass shooting at a food festival. The incident resulted in three deaths.
- Seattle police chief erupts at reporter while under fire for absence from city after mass shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was in Dallas when three people were killed and four injured at the annual food festival. Barnes faced criticism for his absence and erupted at a reporter during questioning.
- News Wrap: 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake damaged buildings in southern Japan. A 15-year-old arrested in Seattle used an untraceable 'ghost gun' with an extended magazine during a mass shooting at a food festival. Florida is set to execute two people in a single day, the first state to do so in nearly ten years.
- Seattle police recover machine gun and ghost gun from scene of mass shooting
Seattle police recovered a modified machine gun and an untraceable 'ghost gun' from a mass shooting at a food festival that left three people dead, including one of the suspects, and at least five others wounded. The incident involved at least three suspects, one of whom was a 19-year-old who died at the scene, while a 15-year-old suspect was arrested, and another remains at large.
- Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had a ghost gun
A 15-year-old was arrested in Seattle after a shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle, which left three people dead and four injured, including a toddler. Police recovered multiple weapons, including a ghost gun with an extended magazine, and believe the violence was gang-related.
- 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had ghost gun: Seattle police
A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting at a crowded food festival near Seattle's Space Needle, where police reported at least three suspects were involved in a shootout. The suspect possessed a ghost gun.
- 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had ghost gun: Seattle police
A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Seattle food festival. Police reported at least three suspects were involved in the shootout. The suspect possessed a ghost gun.
- 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had ghost gun: Seattle police
A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting at a crowded food festival near Seattle's Space Needle, which involved at least three suspects. The incident occurred during a shootout, and the suspect used a ghost gun.
- 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had ghost gun: Seattle police
A 15-year-old was arrested for a festival shooting near Seattle's Space Needle, where three suspects were involved. The suspect possessed a ghost gun, and the incident occurred at a crowded food festival over the weekend.
- Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had a ghost gun
A 15-year-old was arrested in Seattle for a festival shooting involving a ghost gun and extended magazine. Police recovered two other weapons and 14 shell casings from different calibers. The gun was a 9 mm model from Polymer80, a former ghost gun parts manufacturer.
- Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had a ghost gun
A 15-year-old was arrested by Seattle police after a shootout at a food festival near the Space Needle. The individual was found with a ghost gun and an extended magazine.
- Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had a ghost gun
A 15-year-old was arrested for a festival shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle, armed with a ghost gun from Polymer80. Police recovered two other weapons and 14 shell casings, indicating at least three suspects, one of whom was killed.
- Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting that killed 3 had an untraceable ghost gun
Seattle police have arrested a 15-year-old linked to a festival shooting that resulted in three deaths. The suspect used an untraceable ghost gun in the attack.
- Seattle Police Search for 2nd Shooter in Sunday’s Deadly Attack
Seattle Police are searching for a second shooter following a deadly attack at the Bite of Seattle festival. The mayor stated this incident is the third major gun violence occurrence in the city within a few days.
- Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed three near the Space Needle
A 15-year-old was arrested following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, which resulted in three deaths. The incident occurred on July 26, 2026, at Seattle Center.
- Police search for a second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3
A shooting at a Seattle food festival under the Space Needle killed three people and wounded four, including a toddler. Police are searching for a second suspect after one was arrested, with investigators believing the two suspects were shooting at each other.
- Seattle festival shooting: 3 dead, 4 injured, including child
Three people were killed and four injured, including a two-year-old boy, in a shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle. Seattle Police reported two individuals were shooting at each other, with one taken into custody and the other still at large, though authorities stated there is no ongoing public threat.
- Three people killed in shooting at Seattle food festival
Three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival. Seattle Police report one suspect is in custody and another is believed to be at large, with the possibility that the suspects were shooting at each other.
- Mass shooting kills two in Seattle: US media
A mass shooting near the Space Needle in Seattle killed two people and wounded at least four others, including a child. One suspect was taken into custody, and four victims were treated at Harborview Medical Centre. The incident occurred during the 'Bite of Seattle' summer festival.
- Seattle Police Search for 2 Men Who Parachuted From the Space Needle
Two men climbed over a glass wall at the observation deck of the Space Needle in Seattle and parachuted, according to police. Authorities are searching for the individuals involved.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle, flipped over the edge, and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle and parachuted from the 605-foot structure. The men flipped over the edge before descending with parachutes.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle. The men climbed over the glass wall of the 605-foot structure and flipped over the edge before descending with parachutes.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure.
- Seattle police search for 2 men who parachuted off Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure. The incident occurred on Friday.
- 1 dead after Lake City shooting, Seattle police say
One person was killed in a shooting in Lake City, according to Seattle police. The incident occurred on Friday.
- Body recovered from lake in North Seattle
A body was recovered from Haller Lake in North Seattle, and Seattle police are investigating the discovery.
- Hit-and-run seriously injures 2 in Chinatown International District
Seattle police are investigating a hit-and-run incident in the Chinatown International District where a driver accelerated onto a sidewalk, seriously injuring two men before fleeing the scene.
- Terrified residents in crime-plagued blue city throw up giant barricades to stop chaos
Frustrated Seattle residents near Aurora Avenue have erected barricades to combat rising violence, including a recent shootout, as they claim city leaders and police have failed to address persistent issues like prostitution, trafficking, and gun violence. Neighbors report nightly criminal activity and feel abandoned by authorities despite repeated complaints.
- Man arrested in murder of transgender University of Washington student
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student. The arrest was announced by Seattle police on Thursday. The victim was a student at the University of Washington.