MYNORTHWEST NEWS

UW sorority house struck by stray bullet, suspects sought

Apr 11, 2025, 7:51 AM

uw sorority house...

The cross streets of NE 47th Street and 19th Ave. NE. where the shooting occurred. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting that happened at University of Washington’s Greek Row.

The shooting was reported just before 2 a.m. on Friday near the cross streets of NE 47th Street and 19th Ave. NE.

When police arrived, they found the person who called 911. He was uninjured.



The man told officers that he interrupted car prowlers targeting his vehicle, and during the confrontation, the suspects tried to shoot but their weapons jammed.

The suspects ran off, circled the block and fired off multiple shots. Still, thankfully, the victim was not injured.

A stray bullet hit a second-story window of a nearby sorority house. No one in the house was injured.

KIRO 7 is working to learn which building was hit and has a photographer en route to the scene.

Police have not located the suspects.

If you have any information, call the SPD violent crimes tip line at 206-233-5000 and reference incident #25-96214

Please follow our Community Guidelines

MyNorthwest News

shon barnes katie wilson seattle police chief...

Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes fired by Mayor Katie Wilson

Shon Barnes was fired from his position as chief of the Seattle Police Department by Mayor Katie Wilson, multiple sources confirmed with KIRO Newsradio.

3 hours ago

Elma standoff arrows 13-year-old boy...

Frank Lenzi

Boy,13, allegedly fires arrows at deputies, police drone during Elma standoff; officer fires shot

A 13-year-old boy shot arrows at sheriff's deputies, police officers and a police drone during a standoff in Elma Wednesday afternoon, prompting an officer to fire his weapon, the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office said.

4 hours ago

Purple Heart Gregg Stone...

Seattle's Morning News

Purple Heart awarded to Air Force Maj. Gregg Stone, 23 years after deadly Camp Pennsylvania attack

Air Force Major Gregg Stone was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart on Wednesday — more than 23 years after he was killed.

7 hours ago

rabid bat...

KIRO 7 News Staff

Rabid bat found near playground at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park

Health officials are warning the public that a rabid bat was found near a popular park in Renton.

7 hours ago

cats kent...

Jason Sutich

Experts dispel fears of serial cat killer behind dead pets turning up in Kent

Several cats found dead and mutilated around Kent were killed by wildlife, not humans, experts concluded.

8 hours ago

Bite of Seattle shooting (1)...

Julia Dallas

15-year-old charged with first-degree assault in Bite of Seattle shooting as murder investigation continues

The 15-year-old in custody in connection with a gang-related mass shooting at Seattle Center has been charged with assault.

9 hours ago

UW sorority house struck by stray bullet, suspects sought