Police response near Lincoln Park

We highly recommend avoiding the Lincoln Park area right now. Besides a major ferry-line backup for several reasons, there’s also a police response. Multiple WSB’ers had texted us about SPD cars heading somewhere in a hurry, and Bill solves the mystery:

Noticed a police car blocking Fauntleroy at Monroe a few minutes ago. Several more came up soon after. Walked down the street to get a look… total of 8 squad cars. 1 guy in cuffs on the sidewalk in front of Lincoln Park, another (apparently the victim or a witness) talking to police. Asked an officer what happened and he said the guy pulled a knife on someone. Police confiscated a bike and backpack too.

Working to find out more. But if you saw a TV helicopter earlier and/or TV truck at the park – this is NOT what they’re covering – they headed over for the wading-pool-closure story.

John July 19, 2013 (6:21 pm)

Does it bother anyone a little bit that so many responded for a situation that was under control? I saw 3 more squad cars headed there when I got past the mess.

West Seattle Hipster July 19, 2013 (6:39 pm)

If I was the victim, I would appreciate the response.

D. I. D. July 19, 2013 (6:51 pm)

No, it does not bother me. Why would it?
You and I don’t know anything about the perpetrator, their record or history or the circumstances, and are in no position to judge what is or is not necessary.
Seems like everyone thinks they are an expert at everything these days……

A Nearby Resident July 19, 2013 (7:04 pm)

And he might have accomplices loose in Lincoln Park, who knows? Better safe than more people victimized

Melissa July 19, 2013 (7:22 pm)

John, no it does not bother me either.

It’s possible the scene wasn’t as under control as you thought, or that the officers you passed weren’t even headed to the same scene. Even if they were headed to an under control scene, it still wouldn’t bother me.

I would MUCH rather have too many officers dispatched than not enough.

CJ July 19, 2013 (9:24 pm)

To me it means officers are available which means not much is going on which for me is assuring.

E July 19, 2013 (9:40 pm)

Oh John..l,typical creating negativity about the police. Try being a police officer and see what you think.

Terry July 19, 2013 (11:27 pm)

I’m bothered too.

evergreen July 19, 2013 (11:33 pm)

John — no.

Barsky July 20, 2013 (12:39 am)

There’s only one cop in each squad car. So five squad cars equals five cops. There’s some to apprehend the suspect and some for traffic control. A little overkill can stifle a potentially bad situation.

Rise son heights July 20, 2013 (2:22 pm)

I think the overwhelming response is in case they have to canvass the area looking for a suspect. Considering much of the time these guys get away, I appreciate it.

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