Update: Detectives Arrest Felon for South Seattle Shooting – SPD Blotter

Seattle police detectives arrested and booked a 34-year-old man and convicted felon into jail after he shot one other man in South Seattle this morning.

Detectives within the Gun Violence Discount Unit (GVRU) and patrol officers processed the taking pictures scene. After apprehending the suspect and recovering his firearm, officers transported him to Seattle Police Headquarters to be interviewed by GVRU.

Detectives decided that one of many 911 calls relating to the taking pictures got here from the suspect, who remained on scene till officers arrived. GVRU discovered that the incident started as a disturbance on a Metro coach between the sufferer and suspect. The bus driver ejected each males from the bus close to the 800 block of Rainier Avenue South.

There, the disturbance escalated, ensuing within the taking pictures. Police and firefighters handled the sufferer. Medics transported him to Harborview Medical Heart in important situation. As of 4:00 p.m., his situation was secure.

Detectives booked the suspect into the King County Jail for Assault and Illegal Possession of a Firearm. The suspect, a convicted felon, is prohibited from having weapons.

Detectives Investigating Capturing in South Seattle

November 7, 2025 12:24 pm

Seattle police are investigating a taking pictures in South Seattle this morning. 

At about 10:00 a.m., patrol officers responded to experiences of a taking pictures and the 800 block of Rainier Avenue South. There officers discovered a sufferer affected by a gunshot wound to the chest. 

Police and the Seattle Hearth Division (SFD) offered medical assist to the sufferer. SFD transported him to Harborview Medical Heart in important situation the place he underwent emergency surgical procedure.

Responding officers arrested a possible suspect, a 34-year-old man, a brief distance away. Police recovered the gun as proof. 

Detectives decided that the 2 males received into an altercation on a King County Metro coach previous to the taking pictures. The circumstances main as much as the taking pictures are nonetheless below investigation.

This continues to be an open and energetic investigation assigned to detectives within the Gun Violence Discount Unit. Anybody with info is requested to name the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.

Incident Report: 2025-326995