Update: Search ends in Highland Park

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(Photo added 12:07 pm)
On our way to the 9000 block of 11th SW (map), where police and fire have responded to an “assault with weapons” call. More details as soon as we get them. 12:03 PM UPDATE: We’ve arrived in the area and police are looking for a suspect so we’re being kept back. Still working to get details on what happened. Huge police presence, at least half a dozen cars. 12:07 PM: Just heard via scanner that it’s a “GSW” (gunshot wound) – they have just let paramedics past the police line. No official word on the circumstances, so far, and we will add the caveat that information does evolve and change. 12:19 PM UPDATE: And in fact, the information has evolved: We’re told at the scene that they’re no longer looking for anyone – they have found a victim of what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Still working to make sure no one else was involved and will add whatever else we find out.

coffee September 27, 2009 (12:05 pm)

3 of the squad cars went south on 35th going at least 60 MPH. I was wondering what was up!

d September 27, 2009 (12:17 pm)

SPD flew by my house in HP going Freeway speeds. Holy smokes!!!

WSB September 27, 2009 (12:21 pm)

Looks like nobody is being sought any more – but what we’re trying to make sure is that the person they’ve found with an apparently self-inflicted g/s/w is indeed the only person involved. We got there pretty quick and didn’t see any med units leaving the scene but you never know – TR

Mike September 27, 2009 (12:21 pm)

Hope they catch this/these people they are after and it ends safely for everyone.

d September 27, 2009 (12:25 pm)

Tragic.

WSB September 27, 2009 (12:33 pm)

Always. The suicide rate in King County (and most other places) far outstrips the homicide rate, yet it goes relatively undiscussed because of an old and misguided media taboo … the best description we ever heard is that suicide is a deadly symptom of mental illness. 206-461-3222 is the 24-hour Crisis Clinic hotline … they have sobering stats about suicide here:
http://www.crisisclinic.org/suicide_pre.html

d September 27, 2009 (12:39 pm)

Godspeed to the loved ones and to the neighbors.

Thx for putting the links up for peeps WSB.

koni September 27, 2009 (3:46 pm)

WSB thanks for saying that about suicide reporting in the media. The misguided stigma about discussing suicide openly costs people their lives! Thanks again!

Catherine September 27, 2009 (11:30 pm)

There is a crazy stigma about suicide and depression. Thanks for posting that information, WSB. I hope the victim gets the help they need.

rachel September 29, 2009 (11:51 am)

this was my next door neighbor, a really nice man. i’m pretty devastated and not able to go home right now. i just wish i could have done something. i’m writing because i want people to get to know their neighbors. i thought i had a great neighborhood where all the neighbors are really friendly, and now i’m wishing i had done more to really get to know him. i couldn’t have asked for a kinder neighbor. he helped make my house my home. if you feel this way, too, take the time to really get to know your neighbors.

big gulps,eh? well, see ya later. September 29, 2009 (2:22 pm)

Good message regarding getting to know our neighbors, Rachel. You can’t blame yourself for any part of this tragedy.
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I did not know him well, but he seemed like a hard working and generous individual. I am very sorry that he was unable to get treatment before this happened.
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Unfortunately diseases of the brain are still stigmatized in this country, and this dissuades many from seeking treatment. This stigma is reinforced and perpetuated by the disparity in insurance coverage provided with many health insurance plans for brain diseases.

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