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L.B. Gilbert

Woman reportedly escapes after being held captive in Gig Harbor; suspect dead

A 27-year-old woman is recovering after she told police she was held captive and beaten for several days inside a Gig Harbor home.
3 years ago
missing couple thurston...
L.B. Gilbert

Man arrested in connection with disappearance of Thurston County couple

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said Friday they have arrested a man in connection with the murder and kidnapping of a missing couple.
3 years ago
robinson tacoma cold case...
James Lynch

Tacoma Police seek help in cold case of veteran’s 2020 murder

Dante Robinson, 28, was a military veteran who previously served in Afghanistan. He was shot and killed on March 31, 2020.
3 years ago
juveniles high-speed pursuit...
Bill Kaczaraba

Suspected car thieves ram patrol cars to escape capture in Ballard

Several police vehicles were rammed by a suspected car thief in Ballard on Saturday. According to the Seattle Police, a couple was arrested after they were found in a stolen. The male driver rammed multiple police vehicles in an attempt to escape in Ballard. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., an officer was flagged down in the […]
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

6 people shot at large house party in Puyallup

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department reported Sunday deputies are investigating after six people were shot at a party at an Airbnb in Puyallup.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Police: Man shot on MLK; Body found near Montlake Bridge

Seattle Police are investigating a shooting in the 9800 block of Martin Luther King Junior Way South.
3 years ago
Health club targets...
James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Thieves targeting greater Seattle fitness centers

Thieves are targeting fitness centers in the greater Seattle region, again.
3 years ago
burien police fentanyl...
Frank Sumrall

Burien Police, led by K9 Quinn, seize county’s largest-ever fentanyl powder bust

"According to the DEA’s calculations, this amount of fentanyl powder has the potential to kill 10 million people," Burien police stated.
3 years ago
Seattle crime...
Luke Duecy, KIRO NEWSRADIO

Seattle Police investigate after man killed in University District

Seattle Police are investigating after a man in his 50s was killed Thursday morning in the city’s University District.
3 years ago
West Seattle...
James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

‘It’s eye-opening’: West Seattle shootout leaves neighborhood shaken

A wild, rolling, car-to-car shootout in West Seattle left one man seriously injured and a neighborhood in fear.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Man who went on 2022 violent crime spree in West Seattle sentenced to 60 years

Thompson's "multi-location violent crime spree" began around 11 p.m. June 19, 2022 when he used a shotgun in an attempted robbery of his friend.
3 years ago
suspect poulsbo murder...
L.B. Gilbert

Suspect wanted in Poulsbo murder caught, second man remains at large

One of two suspects wanted in connection with a murder in Poulsbo in early October has been caught; the other suspect involved remains at large, however.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

1 dead, 1 detained in domestic violence incident outside Newcastle Library

Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting outside the Newcastle Library early Monday morning, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
3 years ago
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Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff

One woman found dead after shooting, SWAT standoff in Kent

KENT, Wash. — An hours-long standoff in Kent ended with one woman dead and a man fighting for his life. Police say it began around noon when they were called to a home on South East 116th Place and 272 Place in Kent and found the male victim shot in front of the home with […]
3 years ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
Steve Coogan

Deaths in Sequim, Tacoma lead to arrests for murder

Clallam County deputies have arrested a live-in caregiver in Sequim who is accused of murdering the daughter of the man she was taking care of.
3 years ago
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James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Renton Police issue an alert following recent armed carjackings

The department reported there had been five carjackings or attempted carjackings in the previous 10 days and they're happening at night.
3 years ago
Federal Way crime scene...
James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Manhunt continues for Federal Way gunman after Wednesday shooting

Police in Federal Way say a gunman is still on the loose after fatally shooting a man Wednesday night.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Bellingham detective charged with misconduct, theft, falsifying accounts

A Bellingham police officer is facing three criminal charges involving possible misconduct, theft and falsifying accounts after an internal investigation.
3 years ago
football player killed...
Lisa Brooks

Police search for armed bank robber fleeing a Wells Fargo in Snohomish

Witnesses described him as white, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, slim and wearing all black.
3 years ago
hit and run deadly...
L.B. Gilbert

Police search for suspect in deadly hit-and-run in front of Auburn elementary school

The Auburn Police Department is searching for a driver who sped away from a deadly accident near Lea Hill Elementary School.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Man arrested for stabbing outside Capitol Hill bar, 4 injured

A 36-year-old man was arrested after four people were stabbed early this morning in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
3 years ago
football player killed...
Frank Sumrall and Steve Coogan

Mass shooting in Toppenish leaves 3 young people, gunman dead

In Yakima County, a mass shooting early Thursday left three young victims and the suspected gunman dead while another person is in critical condition. 
3 years ago
shootings WA...
Frank Sumrall

3 discharged from hospital after shoot out at Golden Gardens Park

Police are investigating multiple shootings that occurred in Ballard Thursday evening, resulting in one dead and three injured.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Court documents provide new details of hammer attack at Beacon Hill light rail station

The victims of the attack were a man and a woman in their 60s. Both were taken to hospitals and are in stable condition, SPD reported.
3 years ago