UPDATE: Standoff at 14th/15th/Roxbury

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10:35 AM: As reported on our partner site White Center Now, SPD is assisting King County Sheriff’s Deputies with a response in the parking lot between 14th and 15th south of Roxbury. At the scene they told us that they’re after a man who had made threats to passersby and who is refusing to come out of a van. KCSO says the man is believed to be experiencing a mental-health crisis. 14th SW is blocked south of Roxbury; 15th was too, but is reported to have reopened; avoid the area.

12:26 PM: We’re back in the area to check on the situation. The lot south of Bartell Drugs is still taped off with a major police presence. 14th SW has reopened, so this situation is now confined to the parking lot.

4 PM: As commenter “Alki Resident” notes below, the person has been taken into our custody since our last check at the scene.

Alki resident July 11, 2023 (1:15 pm)

I hope this isn’t another 8 hour standoff

Alki resident July 11, 2023 (2:21 pm)

To the mother of the guy in the stand off. I wanted to give you a hug, I don’t know your pain but I sure felt it. I’m sorry your son is struggling. I pray for both of you. My heart hurts for you momma. I hope this never happens to my adult children.

Kt July 11, 2023 (2:55 pm)

Your kind comment was very much appreciated by this reader.
- Alki resident July 11, 2023 (3:28 pm)
  
  It was very difficult to watch her cry helplessly as her son was screaming and yelling and being led to a car in cuffs. She told me she lives in West Seattle so hopefully she knows she and her family is being prayed over. On a side note: We truly have the best negotiators and SWAT in our state. So thank you for this outcome. There were so many people standing around watching this as I happened upon it today. People from all walks standing there watching. It was a sight we’ll likely see much more of with the escalating mental health issues in our area.
Anywhere but here July 11, 2023 (6:18 pm)

What a lovely comment. Seconded.
flimflam July 11, 2023 (8:13 pm)

It is sad but I feel worse for the people being threatened by this guy for no reason.

beaner66 July 11, 2023 (2:44 pm)

I hope a safe resolution is reached soon. There is a whole lot of suffering going on these days, and I know that my “best” doesn’t look very pretty (or is it very functional) some days. My heart goes out to this person.

Scubafrog July 11, 2023 (4:35 pm)

I’m so grateful that our community values all. I’m sending prayers and good energy to him, and his family. Kudos to our wonderful first responders, amongst the very best.