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Teenage girl fatally shot during altercation at Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — A 13-year-old girl was fatally shot during an altercation that occurred at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood Wednesday evening. Lynnwood police said the incident began at around 6:04 p.m., with an altercation between two groups of people. During the altercation, one teenage boy pulled out a gun and fired at the other group. However, the bullet hit an uninvolved 13-year-old girl who was not connected to either group.
A Small Washington Town Has Suddenly Become The State’s Second Ranked Murder Capital!
Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Washington State, Evergreen was once a postcard-perfect town. With a population of just under 5,000, it boasted a charming Main Street, a vibrant community center, and friendly residents who knew their neighbors. Crime was virtually nonexistent, and safety was a given. But that idyllic image has been shattered. In the past six months, Evergreen has witnessed a horrifying surge in violent crime, rocketing it to the dubious distinction of the state’s second-ranked murder capital.
Father pleads for end to gun violence after 15-year-old son shot in the face in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — A rash of gun violence in King County has an Auburn family asking what it will take to end the cycle that has now touched their family. Their 15-year-old son was shot three times Saturday morning in their Auburn neighborhood. "His will to survive pushed him...
Suspect killed after firing shots at WA troopers on I-5
SPANAWAY, Wash. - A man was shot and killed after allegedly firing shots at state troopers on I-5, leading them on a speed chase across Pierce County. The incident came to a violent end in Spanaway, where the man was fatally shot by law enforcement. At 10:19 a.m., Washington State...
Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead after Collision with SUV in Seattle's Fremont Neighborhood
A 28-year-old woman has died following a motorcycle collision along Aurora Avenue near the Fremont neighborhood on Monday evening, according to KOMO News. The crash occurred just after 10 p.m. as the motorcycle rider and a 43-year-old male SUV driver were heading south at Aurora Ave N and N 43rd St. The SUV driver was reportedly changing lanes when he collided with the motorcyclist.
Abused Kent woman’s death identified as homicide
Three months following her death, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the manner of death of a 28-year-old Kent woman — allegedly abused daily by her mother — as a homicide. Esther Arunong, 28, died in Renton on April 29 at Valley Medical Center, one...
14-year-old fatally shot while riding scooter in south Seattle identified
SEATTLE — A 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot while riding a scooter in south Seattle last week has been identified. According to the Seattle Police Department, the teenager was shot around 8:20 p.m. on June 27 in the 7400 block of Rockery Drive South, which is in the city’s NewHolly neighborhood.
Pierce County says Seattle deputy police chief asked a sheriff’s deputy to lie on a report
SEATTLE — Pierce County prosecutors are considering whether to charge one of the Seattle Police Department’s top commanders with a crime. The KING 5 Investigators have also learned Deputy Chief Eric Barden is under investigation for reportedly asking another officer to lie on a police report. The criminal...
Armed man arrested after driving from California, holding hostages at Seattle hair salon
SEATTLE — An armed 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving to Seattle from California to confront his ex-girlfriend and taking people hostage inside a hair salon. The incident occurred at 10:49 a.m. Saturday on the 8400 block of Rainier Avenue South, according to Seattle police. Officers found...
New video reveals altercation leading to fatal stabbing at Capitol Hill light rail station
SEATTLE — Newly released surveillance footage reveals what led to a murder at a light rail station on Capitol Hill earlier this year. A May brawl on the Link light rail platform turned into a terrifying scene of violence surrounded by dozens of witnesses. The video shows an argument between two men led to a confrontation involving three people before fists started flying.
Seattle Teens Detained for Unlawful Possession of Firearms Near Cleveland High School
Two 17-year-olds find themselves in youth detention after Seattle Police discovered them with firearms, one reportedly modified for automatic fire, near Cleveland High School on June 18, 2024. According to a Seattle Police Department blotter post, officers arrived on scene at 17th Avenue South and South Orcas Street at approximately 12:50 p.m. following tips about youths brandishing a gun inside a vehicle.
Where Is The Missing Boy Of Washington’s Tiger Mountain?
In the Issaquah Alps east of Seattle, stands Tiger Mountain - the second tallest of the small mountain chain. Nestled along its western bounds is Issaquah, a town with roots in the mining and timber industries. The town as it stands today has over 39,000 residents - a modest-sized town that takes on more of Seattle's population growth as urbanization spreads.
Cash, Handgun, & Fentanyl, Oh My! Seattle PD Nabs Scooter Perp
If you witnessed this scooter chase by Seattle police, you might have thought they were filming a movie!. A few weeks ago on June 15th(video has the wrong date), Seattle Police made a strange but significant arrest in South Lake Union, catching an armed suspect who attempted to run from police on a scooter like a scene from a movie.
Suspect hiding in car trunk arrested for organized retail theft in Southcenter District
On Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., detectives from Tukwila Police Department’s Special Emphasis Unit apprehended a male suspect wanted for multiple counts of organized retail theft totaling over $14,000 from the Southcenter District. The suspect, who had outstanding warrants for robbery and was also wanted...
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