Man dies after West Seattle standoff, house fire
May 11, 2018, 11:40 AM | Updated: 2:27 pm
(KIRO 7 image)
(KIRO 7 image)
One man is dead after a standoff and house fire in West Seattle, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say an explosive device was discovered inside the home. They urge onlookers to stay out of the area.
KIRO 7 reports deputies served an eviction notice and the SWAT team was later called to the scene. Neighbors reported hearing gun shots inside the house, located at 42nd Ave. S and S. Findlay St., just a couple blocks away from Fairmont Park.
The fire caused a brief power outage affecting 1,500 customers.
Went to take photo of situation in West Seattle and was told to get back bc live rounds are going off. #Fire and SWAT are here. Dozens of first responders here. I’ll be live at noon w what I know. #Seattle @KIRO7Seattle pic.twitter.com/HfyPFAKKAS
— Deedee Sun (@DeedeeKIRO7) May 11, 2018
We are over house fire at 5603 42nd Av Sw seattle@SeattleFire & @KingCoSheriff swat on scene pic.twitter.com/anbRJ4v1Xp
— Chopper 7 (@kiro7chopper) May 11, 2018
