WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation (updated with audio)

1:36 PM: For those who thought they heard gunfire last night near California/Hanford – police say they confirmed it. 911 calls came in around 11:40 pm; officers were dispatched, and the report summary says they found “evidence of a shooting at the intersection of California Ave SW and SW Hanford St in the roadway,” adding that “No victims or property damage were located.” The summary also says that a witness reported seeing “a 2000s-model Jeep Cherokee speed off northbound on California Ave SW” around that time.

ADDED WEDNESDAY EVENING: A reader sent this security video in which you can hear (but not see) the gunshots:

Neighbor February 15, 2023 (1:49 pm)

I recall a few months ago there were a couple Jeep Cherokees from that era that were stolen. I wonder if they were ever recovered or if this is one of them.

Mando#2 February 15, 2023 (7:24 pm)

That’s because they are easy to steal
Derek February 16, 2023 (8:41 am)

Can confirm. Very easy to steal. Killswitch and clubs are must-haves with a Cherokee. GPS device hidden under it helps too. Should do this with all your cars if you care about your property. They make good clubs that connect to pedal if you’re worried about steering wheel removal loophole.

S Admiral February 15, 2023 (2:46 pm)

I heard a series of very distant gunshots to the south first, then about a minute later, heard the very loud shots described here at Hanford/California, followed by a pause, then a series of more shots further away to the north (perhaps around West Seattle HS) followed by a short pause, and a final more distant shot (perhaps past Hiawatha Park). So let’s be clear for everyone’s peace of mind, these a-holes laid down gunfire over a huge stretch all the way up California.

Kari February 15, 2023 (3:30 pm)

I heard what sounded like gunfire in the distance just before 10p. By the time I started counting I heard 12 shots. We are near Lander & Admiral. Couldn’t tell where the shots were coming from. Was surprised to hear no sirens. Hope no one was hurt.

Beetle February 15, 2023 (8:26 pm)

I heard around 12 shots from down on Alki Ave. around that time as well. I’m half way between the restaurants and Anchor Park and the shots sounded like they were to the north.

Km February 15, 2023 (9:23 pm)

I heard them around 1750 alki ave sw too.

Sydney February 15, 2023 (8:41 pm)

I live at California and Hanford. I heard the shots last night and immediately called the police at 11:40 pm. Unfortunately I didn’t see any police arrive until 20 minutes after placing the call. Did anyone see police arrive sooner? This has been very concerning.

Sarah February 16, 2023 (6:47 am)

What about the gunfire on 2/13 – Monday at 3:23pm near EC hughes play ground /myrtle ? It was an entire clip , 6 shots, in the middle of the day. Didnt see anything about it on the blog, only on the Ring?