MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Mini documentary follows superhero Phoenix Jones through Seattle

Jan 30, 2016, 10:35 PM | Updated: Feb 1, 2016, 1:47 pm

A documentary crew followed Phoenix Jones one night while he was on patrol. This is what happened. ...

A documentary crew followed Phoenix Jones one night while he was on patrol. This is what happened. (AP)

(AP)

Warning: The above video is NOT edited and contains adult language

Phoenix Jones may have been fighting crime on the streets for years now, but reporters at Hop are still curious about Seattle’s superhero.

Related: Phoenix Jones’ true-life comic book features gruesome Seattle death

Hop, a Los Angeles based media website aimed a millennials, spent one evening with Jones as he patrolled Capitol Hill. Jones was accompanied by fellow Seattle superhero Midnight Jack.

The night was rather uneventful, despite some intoxicated interactions. But the 13-minute documentary provides some insight into the superhero’s thoughts, some stories from the street, and captures a certain celebrity status that Phoenix Jones has attained &#8212 there are many requests for selfies.

MyNorthwest News

Mount Everest...

BINAJ GURUBACHARYA, The Associated Press

Helicopters collide below Mount Everest base camp, killing 1 person and injuring 2

Two helicopters collided Tuesday while trying to land just below Mount Everest's base camp, killing at least one person and injuring two others.

1 hour ago

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is in the preliminary stages of developing a data center campus in Richla...

Regan Gallo-Fenz

AWS emerges as buyer behind $264M West Richland data center land deal

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is in the preliminary stages of developing a data center campus in West Richland, WA.

1 hour ago

A photo of Katie Wilson during a Tuesday press conference announcing a new Executive Order. (Photo ...

Jason Sutich

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders new approach to RV homelessness after vetoing permit program

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced an executive order Tuesday aimed at connecting people living in RVs with shelter and services.

2 hours ago

Rolex Bellevue Washington...

Regan Gallo-Fenz

Luxury time arrives: Washington’s first Rolex store opens in Bellevue

Luxury shoppers of the Pacific Northwest now have a new boutique stop for their shopping list. This time, it is the first stand-alone Rolex store in Washington.

3 hours ago

Everett elevator trap...

Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Everett Fire rescues people trapped in elevator at Sequoia High School

The Everett Fire Department rescued several people who were trapped inside an elevator at Sequoia High School Tuesday morning.

3 hours ago

Can TikTok save a Seattle restaurant? La Palma bets on a 30-day challenge...

Regan Gallo-Fenz

Can TikTok save a Seattle restaurant? La Palma bets on a 30-day challenge

Seattle restaurant, La Palma, launched a 30-day social media challenge to help keep its doors open, garnering thousands of likes across Instagram and TikTok.

4 hours ago

Mini documentary follows superhero Phoenix Jones through Seattle