Seattle police take knife-wielding man into custody
Mar 28, 2017, 3:31 PM | Updated: 4:36 pm
A man allegedly wielding a knife is confronted Tuesday afternoon by Seattle police. (KIRO 7)
(KIRO 7)
UPDATE:
Seattle police have taken a knife-wielding man into custody after he brought downtown to a halt Tuesday afternoon.
The man allegedly threatened people on the street with the knife. The incident led to a standoff with police who fenced off a seven-block area around University Street and 3rd Avenue.
The man’s mother was also brought to the scene to talk to him. He surrendered and was taken into custody shortly before 4:30 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Seattle police have installed fencing around the area as a precaution.
KIRO 7 reports the man has been tased several times, but will not drop the knife he is allegedly holding.
Officers install fencing as an additional safety measure. If you work downtown, please be aware of traffic impacts during evening commute. pic.twitter.com/sNzP0FZVwt
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) March 28, 2017
Original story
Police have cleared an area of downtown Seattle due to a man allegedly threatening people with a knife.
UPDATE: @SeattlePD activity blocking the following streets and pedestrian access. Use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/9yKDAupLOs
— seattledot (@seattledot) March 28, 2017
Several blocks are closed to the public.
There are no reported injuries.
KIRO 7 reports that shortly before 3:30 p.m. law enforcement brought the man’s mother in to help negotiate.
#UPDATE Bearcat moving in. We are hearing that the suspect’s mother is inside. She was brought in to negotiate with him. pic.twitter.com/ezuuwziMrp
— Brooke Pinkston (@Kiro7Brooke) March 28, 2017
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