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Seattle police investigating report of armed man near Jose Rizal Park in Beacon Hill

Sep 11, 2026, 9:24 AM

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A Seattle Police Department vehicle. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

Seattle police are currently investigating a report of a man near Jose Rizal Park who is believed to be armed with a gun.

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) advised the public to avoid the area near Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood as officers search for the suspect.

At roughly 8:30 a.m., SPD noted that several areas within the neighborhood may be blocked off by police.

Additional information will be released by SPD as it becomes available.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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