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Update: Police/fire response on 17th SW in Puget Ridge

December 1, 2014 5:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police

5:21 PM: We’re at the scene of what was dispatched as an “assault with weapons” call in the 6000 block of 17th SW in Puget Ridge. Early word from police is that they suspect it’s a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but they are still investigating.

5:41 PM: One public-safety official tells us the victim did not survive.

(As always when mentioning suicide, we want to point out a local resource for those considering self-harm or otherwise in crisis: The Crisis Clinic has a 24-hour hotline, 206-461-3222.)

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37 Replies to "Update: Police/fire response on 17th SW in Puget Ridge"

  • alki resident December 1, 2014 (6:28 pm)

    This is so heart breaking, Im so sorry.

  • sam-c December 1, 2014 (7:28 pm)

    so awful to hear. so sorry to all family and friends of the deceased.

  • Toni Jonson December 1, 2014 (8:33 pm)

    Wow, this is so unsettling, is there this much despair in our community?

    • WSB December 1, 2014 (9:05 pm)

      The suicide rate in King County, and many places, is higher than the homicide rate. .
      https://westseattleblog.com/2012/11/five-times-as-many-suicides-as-homicides-in-king-county
      .
      This surprises people because there is a misguided taboo in my former profession, legacy media, regarding reporting on it. But if we don’t talk about it, people considering it won’t know there is help, they’re not alone.
      .
      But tonight, someone has lost a loved one. I am sorry for their loss – TR

  • John December 1, 2014 (9:49 pm)

    Thank you WSB.
    –
    Not just for reporting the terrible facts,
    but also for always including The Crisis Clinic link and phone number.
    –
    I mourn such tragic and often preventable loss of life.
    –
    Rest In Peace.

  • Diane December 1, 2014 (10:04 pm)

    there is also so much judgement, makes it huge stigma, so people seriously contemplating do not feel safe to tell anyone or reach out for help; we all need to create safe culture so people in pain/despair can reach out; I pray this person’s spirit is now at peace, and prayers for loved ones

  • evergreen December 1, 2014 (10:47 pm)

    Did it happen near the cohousing community? Used to live there. Very sad to hear this news.

  • Harmonic December 1, 2014 (11:04 pm)

    From someone who has personally lost so many to suicide, I really don’t think judgement is part of the equation anymore. WSB is bringing awareness while posting these, kudos to her. It is such a difficult thing, dealing with Mental Illness. Sadly, I can say I’ve been shocked my some and tragically knew it was going to happen. Best regards to the family/friends affected. I’ m still seeking answers that will never come, but wish you peace, closure and forgiveness

  • Moose December 2, 2014 (12:21 am)

    Much love and personal understanding to the survivors. I wish the peace needed to the Person who left us was reached. No judgement – just love.

  • nicole rose December 2, 2014 (2:36 am)

    Damn it …. i was hoping it wasnt you… ened up being you snoop… rest in peace… you really will be missed by sooooo many people its crazy… people are showing you mad love on your page right noe but youre not here to see it no more. People keep hitting me up askkng to see if it just a joke.. i wish i could tell them it was. Ive been in your shoes to… but never had the balls the fully go threw with it… i hope you find peace … ima miss you snoopy

  • mioka December 2, 2014 (7:02 am)

    Evergreen, it wasn’t in the cohousing community. It was at a house that borders it on the north.

    The deceased seems to be a friend of the family that lives there.

  • Vincent Dakotah Langley December 2, 2014 (10:03 am)

    If you are a veteran and are having thoughts of harming yourself and/or others, PLEASE DO call 1-(800)-273-8355, and “press 1”. This is a national suicide crisis line where you can talk to a crisis counselor, as a veteran — and, hopefully, talk things out, so that you are no longer feeling either suicidal or homicidal. I’m really so very sorry to read this story on the West Seattle Blog and I truly pray for the soul of the one who is now deceased because of what has happened here. May this person’s soul rest in peace! Many years ago (in 1979), I still had a younger brother in life. However, unfortunately, he took his own life by way of alcohol overdose, street-drug overdose and then a speeding automobile crash wherein he was ejected from the automobile and was killed instantly, when the automobile, itself, was traveling at a rate of speed of about 100MPH. This happened to my younger brother on March 24, 1979, when he was only 24 years old. I was 26 years old when this tragic death occurred in the family that I came from in life, so, needless to say, my late-brother and I were very close to each other, because we were so close in age to one-another. My late-younger brother’s human remains are interred out at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park, in the south area of Bellevue, Washington. To me, even today, this awful suicide in that family of mine — well, it is still just like it happened yesterday, even all of these years (about 35 years now), later. …I know what it feels like, as a surviving family member, or, as a friend of the deceased, when an individual takes their own life. Peace and Love be with you all!!! ESPECIALLY at this BEAUTIFUL TIME of the beginning of the Season of Advent, and during the whole Season of Advent, as well!!! …Take care of each other, ALWAYS!!!

  • Kari December 2, 2014 (11:10 am)

    I’m terribly sorry to hear this, it’s a tragedy for the individual, for his family, for his friends and our whole community.

    I hope his family and friends can move on and try to live their life in his honor.

    I’m on 17th Ave SW and saw the fire trucks. I also want to thank all our EMTs and the people we rely on when we most need them.

    Seattle, unfortunately, is a really isolating place in the winter, when it’s dark and cold we all stay inside and feelings of loneliness and despair can be overwhelming. A few things can go wrong in life and things can seem impossible.

    Seattle is a beautiful area and there are good people here but if you’re a single person or not supported in your relationships, it can be a very isolating place to live. I feel like many people here struggle more than other areas with connecting and maintaining the support system we all need.

    I hope everyone out there who feels lonely and is despairing realizes they are not alone, that many people are experiencing the same emotions. Take the step to reach out for help and find comfort and support that people understand and care about you.

    Personally I’m moving somewhere sunnier and warmer because I know every year I will continue to struggle with SAD if I stay here.

    never give up! change things, move somewhere else, keep fighting, find your allies and fight every day to live. we are all in this together!

  • Kari December 2, 2014 (11:25 am)

    I edited my comment to include that personally I’m moving somewhere sunnier and warmer because I know every year I will continue to struggle with SAD if I stay here. Just to clarify that I’m not indicating people should move somewhere else unless they, like me, think it might make life easier and better.

  • Vincent Dakotah Langley December 2, 2014 (11:40 am)

    There is special lighting that you can buy and thus have in your home, place-of-work, or wherever, that will help you GREATLY, with your SAD (seasonal affective disorder). It’s really way, way better to go on living in the neighborhood or the area where you already live and have your life, presently, than to be moving on, to somewhere else.

  • mark smith December 2, 2014 (2:54 pm)

    Rest in peace snoopy we love you bro you will be forever missed.

  • G December 2, 2014 (4:21 pm)

    Seattle is a withdrawn, inward-looking city. Combine that with winter, and it is not a good scenario for a lot of vulnerable people.

  • Nick Matthews December 2, 2014 (6:13 pm)

    Rip Snoop, i didn’t get to know you all to well. But imma do it big for you. In your memory, nobody will ever be forgotten.

  • Linda C. December 2, 2014 (8:40 pm)

    I’ve known Snoop a long time, and he was a good person. He shouldn’t have gone down like this. I hope all Snoop’s friends and homies choose to honor his life by making something good of your own.
    Maybe smoke a blunt in remembrance, but then move on and deal with the pain. Hook up, and bury the petty beefs.
    You can always talk to someone who totally gets it at the King County Teen Line and Crisis Clinic at (866) 833-6546.

  • Romeo's Family December 3, 2014 (7:11 am)

    His name was Romeo. He was a 17 year-old boy with a lot of people who loved him dearly. All this “snoopy” and blunt smoking talk is ignorant and disrespectful to his family and close friends. If you call him Snoopy then you did not truly know this boy. Go smoke, drink and shoot your guns in someone else’s honor and let us family grieve the loss of our son, grandson, nephew, brother and friend properly.

  • Emma L December 3, 2014 (10:40 am)

    I can’t believe this is true. I remember just a few days ago I went to go visit my boyfriend and you where hanging out the window just trying to see if it was me.I remember the smile on your face. We use to hang out all the time just to talk or smoke a cigarette or a blunt. When I had no place to go you said “it’s okay, I got you.” We sat with one of our homies and talked all night about random stuff, but even though I was in a bad position at the time, you still made me laugh. you where a good friend snoop…im glad your in a better place and I’m glad I met you.
    I raise the glass to you snoopy.
    I dedicate this song to ya, “I’m a G,(Bury me a G)”
    by Kidd Kidd.
    ill miss you!

    ~R.I.P Romeo!!!~

  • G December 3, 2014 (1:37 pm)

    7414 ~rip snoop~ ima miss you bro

  • Gabrielle R. December 3, 2014 (2:39 pm)

    Rip Romeo Daniels. I cherish the smiles you put on my face. And I cherish every moment I got to spend with you your truly missed and loved

  • Missa December 3, 2014 (8:36 pm)

    Romeo, your Pathfinder teachers and family are remembering you with love today. Sending love to your family in this heartbreaking time.

  • Misunderstood Commenter December 3, 2014 (9:24 pm)

    HEY! I never intended to hurt Romeo’s family nor dishonor his memory.
    I KNOW his name was Romeo, and I KNOW he had beautiful eyes and a kind soul. I KNOW he would walk three miles in the middle of the night to check up on a friend who had abruptly stopped texting back or answering Facebook posts. And when he got there, he would APOLOGIZE to a parent for visiting so late.
    He would recognize a friend’s parent in a completely different context, and stop them to say hello. And he was one of only two “friends” to show concern or to inquire when my child abruptly left town without saying goodbye.
    I also KNOW that my kids, and many others, are NOT going to seek counseling for their almost overwhelming grief, and there is no way for a grief counselor to go to them, as they do when such a tragedy occurs in a school. I will say anything, use any vernacular, to try and connect with even one young, hurting survivor. And from reading every post here and on Facebook, I get the strong impression that while some kids will get it together, and be the best they can, to make Romeo proud, others are all too likely to see their personal loss as a reason to slack off, derail, and drown their sorrow in excessive partying.
    I am overwhelmingly sorry for the family’s immense loss, and loss of the whole community, and of all those who were yet to meet and love this sweet young man. And I hope you can recognize the love and respect shown by all Romeo’s friends, even those who knew him as Snoop.
    R.I.P. Romeo G. Daniels.

  • dr December 4, 2014 (9:59 am)

    Who gave this child a gun? Such an important link in these tragic events. I appeal to all if you have a gun or know of someone with a gun call the police and report it to the police, or report it to someone in your school.

  • Jasmine December 4, 2014 (8:33 pm)

    I known Romeo aka Snoop since we were in elementary. I’ve watched him grow a little not much but enough to know that he was an amazing kid and friendly as can be.I used to see him all the time on the metro or walking and every time he had a glowing beautiful smile on his face. Its extremely heartbreaking to me that this was what he wanted, I wish there was something someone maybe even myself could have done. My condolences and prayers go out to his family. RIP Romeo you will forever be in my thoughts. Memories last for a life time and elementary and school bus rides brought us some.

  • Neighbor December 5, 2014 (10:32 am)

    ❤️Please accept my family’s condolences. We are so so sad & sorry for your loss. We are sending lots of love & prayers to Romeo’s family, friends & all who know & love him.❤️

  • helridge December 5, 2014 (1:43 pm)

    This is really too sad, such a young life with so many who cared for him…my heart breaks for his parents the most :(

  • Mama Leah December 8, 2014 (1:29 am)

    I am the mother of Romeo and when he was young he called me Mama Leah. He hated it when I called him Mayo, for short, and I’m sure he’d rather be called Snoop or Snoopie. Misunderstood, your comments did not offend me and I thank you for describing who he was. Someone in our family may not feel the same. Its a difficult time for all of us. I’ve been avoiding reading this blog because I was afraid that the comments would be hurtful. But tonight, reading, I’m glad that I did. Thank you everyone for the. outpouring of love. I know and feel in my heart that my son is at peace. God bless you all.

  • dr December 8, 2014 (8:19 am)

    Dear Leah we all love you. Thank you for the healing words.

  • Delridge neighbor December 8, 2014 (9:48 am)

    R.I.P Romeo Daniels…. Praying for healing for his family. Please let us know if there will be memorial services. Blessings to all who knew and loved him.

  • Lisa Gistarb December 8, 2014 (4:42 pm)

    To Leah Daniels and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. although I did not know your son I remember you talking about him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. May God’s peace comfort you.

  • Meloni Dizon December 9, 2014 (11:11 pm)

    Oh sweet Leah – My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I remember when we worked together you spoke of your son often and the love you had for him was so obvious. May you find comfort in the memories you have of your beautiful son. Much love.

  • Andrea Lockwood December 12, 2014 (9:56 am)

    Cousin Leah – I remember us playing together as kids at Grandma Blakey’s house, very great memories, I looked up to you a lot. I have a daughter Romeo’s age. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. My heart aches for you, Leah. I am on alki, please let me know if there is anything I can do.

    Your Cousin Andrea

  • Mama Leah December 17, 2014 (12:52 am)

    A Celebration of Life
    Saturday 12.20.14 @ 1pm
    Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
    (Delridge Way, across from Delridge Community Center)

  • Lin Noah December 21, 2014 (11:48 am)

    So grateful this sensitive beautiful soul graced the planet with his presence, even if for one bright shining moment. Those we have loved remain forever in our hearts.

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