Seattle Police Department
Coverage of Seattle Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Northbound lanes of Highway 99 tunnel reopen after crash
The northbound lanes of the Highway 99 tunnel were blocked after a crash involving a flipped Prius. The tunnel reopened around 10:30 a.m. following the incident.
- Seattle police officers allege anti-gay discrimination in promotions
Two openly gay veteran Seattle police officers have sued the department, alleging they were passed over for promotion and discriminated against.
- Seattle socialist mayor mocked for ‘irony’ as residents build walls to stop out of control shootings
Seattle's democratic socialist mayor faces criticism as residents erect barricades to combat rising shootings linked to gang activity. Conservative commentators mock the 'irony' of progressive policies leading to self-imposed neighborhood walls.
- Newly elected Seattle teachers union president under investigation over alleged abuse of autistic child
The newly elected president of Seattle's teachers union, Ibi Idowu, is under investigation for allegedly abusing an autistic third-grader, with parents reporting bruises and a marker thrown at the child. The Seattle Public Schools district and union have faced criticism for limited transparency and handling of the case.
- Suspect in custody for alleged murder of college student after police released eerie surveillance photos
A 31-year-old man turned himself in to police for the alleged murder of a 19-year-old University of Washington student. The suspect is a former student at the university and was identified through surveillance photos released by the Seattle Police Department. The victim, a transgender student, was found deceased with stab wounds in a laundry room.
- Suspect arrested in connection with killing of transgender University of Washington student
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender University of Washington student. The arrest was made by the Seattle Police Department. The incident occurred in Seattle.
- Gunfire erupts near Seattle mayor’s event as families, children gather
Gunfire erupted near Seattle's Yesler Community Center on Tuesday evening while Mayor Katie Wilson attended an event with families and children. No injuries were reported, but the building was damaged, and suspects fled in an unidentified vehicle. The mayor and Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes condemned the incident as a reminder of ongoing gun violence.
- Gunfire erupts near Seattle mayor’s event as families, children gather
Gunfire erupted near Seattle's Yesler Community Center during an event hosted by Mayor Katie Wilson, resulting in building damage but no injuries. Police are investigating and have asked for public assistance in identifying suspects.