Westside Seattle Crime Report
West Seattle , White Center and Burien
Westside Seattle Crime Report
Thu, 08/20/2026
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Westside Crimes
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MEDIUM
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ADMIRAL DISTRICT
Ref: #INC-SURV-FALLBACK
OCCURRENCE: AUG 21, 2026 @ 10:15 AM
General Theft Watch westside Corridor
"Multiple cases of package thefts and porch piracy noted across Admiral District and Morgan Junction sectors. Package lockers suggested."
Transit coordinates: California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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ALKI POINT
Ref: #INC-SURV-9384-3
OCCURRENCE: AUG 19, 2026 @ 10:00 PM
Shots Fired Near Alki Bathhouse, West Seattle
"Southwest Precinct patrol officers responded to multiple calls of gunfire near Alki Point. Shell casings and glass shards from a parked SUV were gathered as evidence. Detectives believe this resulted from an argument between passengers in two moving vehicles."
Transit coordinates: Near Alki Beach Bathhouse, Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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ROXHILL
Ref: #INC-SURV-9384-5
OCCURRENCE: AUG 17, 2026 @ 1:30 PM
Man Shot in Roxhill Park
"Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 40-year-old man seriously injured in Roxhill Park. Officers responded to a 911 call and found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. Bystanders provided aid until medics arrived, and he was transported to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition. The suspect remains at large."
Transit coordinates: 9000 block of 29th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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AMBAUM BLVD
Ref: #INC-2026-101
OCCURRENCE: AUG 5, 2026 @ 11:15 PM
Armed Robbery off Ambaum Blvd
"An armed individual brandished a handgun and demanded a pedestrian's wallet and phone near Ambaum Boulevard Southwest. The perpetrator then escaped on foot, heading south. Responding officers arrived within six minutes and deployed a K-9 patrol unit, although the team was unable to locate the suspect."
Transit coordinates: 13600 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
LOW
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SEAHURST
Ref: #INC-2026-108
OCCURRENCE: AUG 5, 2026 @ 11:20 AM
Residential Package Theft Surge
"A series of residential doorstep package thefts has been documented throughout Seahurst over the past week, seemingly committed by the same individual. High-definition doorbell camera footage reveals an adult female wearing a red baseball cap and a gray hooded sweatshirt confiscating unattended parcels."
Transit coordinates: 14400 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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AMBAUM BLVD
Ref: #INC-2026-119
OCCURRENCE: AUG 5, 2026 @ 2:10 AM
Burien Patrol: Driveway Grand Theft Auto on Ambaum Blvd
"Burien precinct officers responded to a residential driveway theft where a family-owned light blue Toyota RAV4 vehicle was stolen overnight. Surveillance cameras captured a single suspect utilizing a wireless transmitter relay signal hack to bypass the vehicle's keyless entry encryption. The vehicle has been entered into the nationwide NCIC stolen registry."
Transit coordinates: 13600 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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SOUTH DELRIDGE
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-3
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 11:50 PM
Man in Mental Health Crisis Discharges Firearm
"On August 5, 2026, officers responded to the 8800 block of 9th Ave SW where a man experiencing a mental health crisis believed someone had shot into his home and fired back. The suspect, a convicted felon, was convinced to exit unarmed and was arrested for weapons violations. Bullet holes were found in his apartment and another across the courtyard."
Transit coordinates: 8800 Block 9th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-5565-2
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 11:35 PM
Armed Carjacking and Robbery on 44th Ave SW in West Seattle
"On August 5, 2026, at approximately 11:35 PM, a victim was parked in the 3000 block of 44th Avenue SW in West Seattle when a sedan approached. A masked passenger exited, held the victim at gunpoint, demanded their cell phone, and ordered them out of the vehicle. The suspect then threw the victim to the ground, took their vehicle, and fled southbound on 44th Ave SW. The victim sustained visible injuries."
Transit coordinates: 3000 block of 44th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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ROXHILL/ROXBURY BORDER
Ref: #INC-2026-109
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 4:10 PM
Aggressive Harassment near Transit Stop
"Commuters raised alarm over a disruptive individual who was shouting verbal threats, blockading pathways, and hurling small rocks at pedestrians near the Roxbury transit terminal. Responding officers detained the suspect, booking him on open arrest warrants and placing him on an involuntary mental health evaluation hold."
Transit coordinates: 2800 SW Roxbury St, White Center, WA •
Status: Resolved
Status: Resolved
MEDIUM
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ROXHILL/ROXBURY BORDER
Ref: #INC-SURV-5566-4
OCCURRENCE: AUG 3, 2026 @ 5:25 PM
Aggressive Behavior and Arrest Near White Center Transit Gate
"On August 4, 2026, at 5:25 PM, King County Sheriff Deputies responded to reports of aggressive behavior and assault threats targeting transit commuters near the White Center transit gate at 2800 SW Roxbury St. The suspect was reportedly blockading the pedestrian walkway, screaming at civilians, and throwing glass bottles. Deputies successfully detained and arrested the individual, who was booked on active municipal warrants."
Transit coordinates: 2800 SW Roxbury St, White Center, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
LOW
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FAUNTLEROY
Ref: #INC-2026-110
OCCURRENCE: AUG 3, 2026 @ 4:05 AM
Suspicious Individual Profiling Driveways
"Home surveillance footage recorded an unidentified individual trying to open car doors of vehicles parked in driveways along Fauntleroy Way Southwest during the early morning hours. The suspect immediately fled on foot after triggering a motion-activated security floodlight."
Transit coordinates: 9100 Fauntleroy Way SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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ALKI
Ref: #INC-2026-103
OCCURRENCE: AUG 3, 2026 @ 3:10 AM
Commercial Burglary at Alki Restaurant
"An intrusion alarm was triggered at a dining establishment along Alki Avenue Southwest. Forced entry was made when perpetrators shattered the front glass door using a crowbar, emptied cash from the main register, and escaped in a black sedan. Officers are currently auditing the security camera recordings."
Transit coordinates: 2600 Alki Ave SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
HIGH
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-5566-5
OCCURRENCE: AUG 3, 2026 @ 1:40 AM
Shots Fired Near Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center
"On August 4, 2026, at 1:40 AM, residents in the vicinity of Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd St) in White Center reported hearing several gunshots along the park's eastern boundary. King County deputies arrived on scene and recovered six shell casings from the roadway. No human injuries were reported, however, a parked Subaru vehicle sustained damage to its passenger-side window."
Transit coordinates: 1321 SW 102nd St, White Center, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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DOWNTOWN BURIEN
Ref: #INC-2026-111
OCCURRENCE: AUG 2, 2026 @ 10:50 PM
Armed Robbery in Downtown Burien
"Two masked perpetrators entered a retail convenience store on Southwest 152nd Street. While one suspect brandished a knife, the accomplice emptied the cash drawer, after which they both fled in an older-model gold station wagon. The store attendant sustained minor cuts to their hand and received medical treatment on-site."
Transit coordinates: 600 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
HIGH
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DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR
Ref: #INC-2026-104
OCCURRENCE: AUG 2, 2026 @ 7:45 PM
Physical Altercation off 16th Ave SW
"A verbal dispute among three individuals escalated into physical violence outside a commercial storefront in downtown White Center. One person suffered head trauma and was taken to Harborview Medical Center via emergency transport. The remaining participants left the scene before law enforcement could arrive."
Transit coordinates: 9600 16th Ave SW, White Center, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
HIGH
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ADMIRAL
Ref: #INC-2026-116
OCCURRENCE: AUG 2, 2026 @ 4:15 AM
SPD Southwest Precinct: Commercial Burglary off California Ave
"Officers responded to an overnight burglary alarm at a retail pharmacy in the Admiral District. Forced entry was made when perpetrators shattered the side entrance window. Several prescription medications and retail cosmetics were reported stolen. Detectives are auditing security footage showing two suspects in dark apparel fleeing in a silver sedan."
Transit coordinates: 3200 California Ave SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
CRITICAL
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WESTWOOD
Ref: #INC-2026-113
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 10:15 PM
Armed Carjacking at Westwood Village
"A motorist parked near the Westwood Village shopping complex was approached by two armed suspects who brandished pistols and ordered the driver out of their silver Honda CR-V. The suspects escaped northbound on 25th Avenue Southwest. Responding Southwest Precinct patrols set up a perimeter, but the vehicle was not immediately located. The victim was unharmed."
Transit coordinates: 2600 SW Barton St, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
HIGH
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RIVERVIEW
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-1
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 6:45 PM
Detectives Investigating Shooting in Riverview Neighborhood
"On Saturday evening, August 2, 2026, a 39-year-old man reported shooting at three suspects he believed were using narcotics near Riverview Playfield. After confronting two suspects in a truck, the passenger pepper-sprayed the victim. The victim then fired his handgun in the direction of the truck. Officers located the truck and its 40-year-old driver, who was attempting to hide bullet holes with duct tape. The passenger was not located. The Gun Violence Reduction Unit is conducting a follow-up investigation."
Transit coordinates: Near Riverview Playfield, Seattle, WA 98106 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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AMBAUM BOULEVARD SW AREA
Ref: #INC-SURV-9384-1
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Burien Rifle Threat Leads to SWAT Standoff and Arrest
"King County Sheriff's deputies responded to an apartment complex after victims reported a known adult male neighbor had threatened them with a rifle. The suspect initially barricaded himself inside his apartment, prompting evacuations and a response from the King County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, crisis negotiators, drone operators, and K-9 units. The suspect was eventually located near the scene and arrested without incident for investigation of assault. No physical injuries were reported."
Transit coordinates: 12200 block of Ambaum Boulevard SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
MEDIUM
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CHELSEA
Ref: #INC-2026-105
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 2:30 AM
Catalytic Converter Theft Spree
"Three residents along Chelsea Parkway reported overnight theft of catalytic converters from their Toyota Prius vehicles. Footage from a neighbor's dashcam captured a dark gray Honda Accord containing three occupants who jacked up the cars and sawed off the exhaust components in under two minutes."
Transit coordinates: 14000 Chelsea Pkwy SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
LOW
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ADMIRAL
Ref: #INC-2026-112
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 2:00 AM
Graffiti Spray Spree on California Ave
"More than eight local businesses along California Avenue Southwest in the Admiral District had their exterior brickwork and entrance doors defaced with metallic spray paint overnight on Sunday. Merchant association members are compiling and providing security feed footage to law enforcement."
Transit coordinates: 3200 California Ave SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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ROXHILL/ROXBURY BORDER
Ref: #INC-2026-114
OCCURRENCE: JUL 31, 2026 @ 3:30 PM
Commercial Shoplifting and Threats of Violence
"An individual attempting an un-scanned exit with high-value retail merchandise became hostile when approached by storefront staff. The suspect made explicit verbal threats of immediate violence, implying possession of a weapon, before fleeing onto Southwest Roxbury Street. Sheriff deputies are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspect."
Transit coordinates: 2800 SW Roxbury St, White Center, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
LOW
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DELRIDGE
Ref: #INC-2026-106
OCCURRENCE: JUL 31, 2026 @ 8:15 AM
Vandalism of Playground Equipment
"Illicit gang-related graffiti was spray-painted over recreational play structures and benches at a public park in West Seattle's Delridge area. The Seattle Parks Department was immediately notified to initiate sanitization and repaint the defaced municipal amenities."
Transit coordinates: 4500 Delridge Way SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Resolved
Status: Resolved
MEDIUM
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THE JUNCTION
Ref: #INC-2026-107
OCCURRENCE: JUL 30, 2026 @ 3:40 PM
Hit and Run Collision in Junction
"A stationary SUV parked in the Junction block was collateral damage when a speeding motorist struck it while executing a sudden lane change. Onsite witnesses described the fleeing suspect vehicle as a blue Dodge Ram pickup truck with fresh, visible front-end damage that accelerated away without stopping."
Transit coordinates: 4400 California Ave SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
MEDIUM
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AMBAUM BLVD
Ref: #INC-2026-115
OCCURRENCE: JUL 30, 2026 @ 3:45 AM
Overnight Commercial Copper Theft Spree
"Multiple commercial properties along the local Ambaum Corridor reported overnight damage and extraction of copper wiring and condenser components from rooftop air conditioning units. Perimeter gates were found cut, and surveillance captured a white flatbed truck parked nearby during the early hours of Saturday morning."
Transit coordinates: 13600 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
CRITICAL
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SHOREWOOD
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-6
OCCURRENCE: JUL 24, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Domestic Violence Shooting and SWAT Barricade Standoff
"King County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect following a domestic violence-related shooting and a barricaded standoff at a residence near Shorewood, Burien. A victim was successfully evacuated with gunshot injuries and transported to a hospital. SWAT and regional tactical units deployed to the scene and took the suspect into custody safely after negotiations."
Transit coordinates: Near Shorewood, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-4847-4
OCCURRENCE: JUL 12, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Major Drug Bust by KCSO Special Emphasis Team in Burien
"The King County Sheriff's Office Burien-based Southwest Precinct Special Emphasis Team concluded a multi-month investigation into a major drug trafficking organization around July 13, 2026. The operation, which involved serving warrants, resulted in the seizure of 38 lbs of methamphetamines, 4.4 lbs of fentanyl powder, 1.7 lbs of heroin, and over $95,000 in drug proceeds. Three suspects were arrested. The exact time of the operation was not specified."
Transit coordinates: 14905 4th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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WHITE CENTER
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-5
OCCURRENCE: JUN 30, 2026 @ 2:43 PM
Helicopter over White Center after gunfire incident; suspect arrested
"On July 1, 2026, King County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a report of gunfire in the 10000 block of 16th Ave SW vicinity in White Center. Guardian One (KCSO helicopter) was deployed to locate a suspect. No one was injured, and a suspect was arrested. KCSO SWAT officers were part of the response, and deputies found nine 9mm casings at the scene."
Transit coordinates: 10000 block of 16th Ave SW, White Center, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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HIGH POINT
Ref: #INC-SURV-4847-6
OCCURRENCE: JUN 24, 2026 @ 12:48 AM
17-Year-Old Boy Injured in High Point Shooting, West Seattle
"Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy injured early Thursday morning, June 25, 2026, in the High Point neighborhood. At about 12:48 a.m., dispatchers received multiple reports of rapid gunfire near Sylvan Way Southwest and Southwest Morgan Street. Officers arrived and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound."
Transit coordinates: Sylvan Way SW & SW Morgan St, Seattle, WA 98126 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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BURIEN SQUARE
Ref: #INC-SURV-9384-6
OCCURRENCE: JUN 22, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Burien Father Arrested After Barricading Children During Apartment Fire
"King County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Burien Square Apartments after firefighters reported smoke and residents inside refused to open the door. Deputies learned three girls were on a balcony, stating their father would not let them leave. After repeated warnings, deputies forced entry, rescued the children and the family dog, and arrested the 45-year-old father, Jose Bonilla Landa, on charges of reckless endangerment and obstructing a law enforcement officer."
Transit coordinates: Burien Square Apartments on S 152nd St, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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NORTH HIGHLINE
Ref: #INC-SURV-8405-1
OCCURRENCE: MAY 29, 2026 @ 11:46 AM
White Center Shooting Prompts Multi-Agency Response
"Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to reports of a shooting in White Center. At least three shots were fired towards a victim in the 10200 block of 10th Avenue SW, but no one was struck by gunfire. Investigators identified the suspect, who remained at large. King County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes took over the investigation."
Transit coordinates: 10200 block of 10th Avenue SW, White Center •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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DELRIDGE
Ref: #INC-SURV-4847-3
OCCURRENCE: MAY 28, 2026 @ 8:00 PM
Armed Robbery near Delridge Playfield, West Seattle
"A pedestrian walking near the Delridge Playfield was confronted by three unidentified suspects who brandished an orbital handgun and demanded personal belongings on May 29, 2026. The victim surrendered their smartphone, bag, and car keys. The suspects fled northbound in a stolen black SUV. Crime scene investigators recovered physical evidence from the walking trail. The exact time of the incident was not specified."
Transit coordinates: 4400 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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ALKI / HARBOR AVE
Ref: #INC-SURV-8405-3
OCCURRENCE: MAY 8, 2026 @ 5:17 PM
Armed Robbery at West Seattle Boat Launch
"On May 9, 2026, a victim and several witnesses were at a boat launch in the 1200 block of Harbor Ave SW. Three suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim. One suspect produced a handgun, struck the victim, and stole a gold chain, causing the victim to fall unconscious. The suspects then fled in a vehicle. The victim was transported to a hospital."
Transit coordinates: 1200 block Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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ADMIRAL DISTRICT
Ref: #INC-SURV-8405-5
OCCURRENCE: APR 16, 2026 @ 12:56 AM
Armed Robbery (Handgun Displayed) on SW Admiral Way
"At 0056 hours, 911 dispatch received a report of a robbery in the 4300 block of Southwest Admiral Way. The suspect entered the store, displayed a handgun, and told the clerk to hand over money. The victim complied, and the suspect fled northbound. The suspect was described as a Black male wearing all black clothing. King County K9 unit noted a similar robbery earlier in the evening."
Transit coordinates: 4300 block of Southwest Admiral Way, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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HIGH POINT
Ref: #INC-SURV-8405-4
OCCURRENCE: APR 16, 2026 @ 12:51 AM
Robbery (Implied Firearm) on SW Holden Street
"At 0051 hours, 911 dispatch received a report of a robbery in the 1600 block of Southwest Holden Street. The suspect entered the location, told the clerk they had a firearm (though none was observed, it was implied), and advised the clerk to give them money. The victim complied. The suspect, described as wearing all black, fled the area."
Transit coordinates: 1600 block of Southwest Holden Street, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-5566-3
OCCURRENCE: MAR 29, 2026 @ 12:undefined AM
Brutal Assault at West Seattle Homeless Encampment
"On March 30, 2026, two individuals carried out a brutal assault inside a tent at a West Seattle encampment located in a greenspace off 35th Avenue Southwest. The victims were ambushed, stunned by a fire extinguisher discharge, and subsequently beaten with a crowbar. This incident is part of multiple reports of escalating violence in the area."
Transit coordinates: Greenspace off 35th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-4847-1
OCCURRENCE: SEP 7, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
Burien Double Stabbing Homicide, Suspect Arrested
"On September 8, 2025, King County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an apartment in the 200 block of South 152nd Street in Burien, finding two people deceased inside. A 29-year-old suspect, found injured in the parking lot, was subsequently arrested and booked into King County Jail for the homicides. The exact time of the incident was not specified in reports."
Transit coordinates: 200 South 152nd Street, Burien, WA 98148 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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MID-WHITE CENTER
Ref: #INC-SURV-8405-6
OCCURRENCE: MAR 10, 2025 @ 6:51 AM
White Center Shooting After West Seattle Pot Shop Break-in
"One person was hospitalized after an attempted break-in at a West Seattle pot shop escalated into a shooting in White Center overnight. King County Sheriff's Office investigators reported that the incident began with multiple individuals attempting to break into a marijuana dispensary in West Seattle, followed by a shooting in White Center that left one person injured."
Transit coordinates: Approx. 16th Ave SW & SW 98th St, White Center, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
WESTSIDE CRIMES REGISTER • EXPORTED: SATURDAY, AUG 22, 2026 • MUNICIPAL DATASET
