WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Harbor Avenue gunfire

ORIGINAL SUNDAY REPORT: Police are investigating gunfire reported in the 1000 block of Harbor Avenue SW [map]. Officers have told dispatch they’ve recovered “multiple casings” in the angle parking area at Duwamish Head. Someone reportedly was seen “shooting into the air.” No injuries reported.

SIDE NOTE: Residents of this area are hosting a public “town hall” with the Seattle City Council District 1 candidates next Thursday – details in our calendar listing.

ADDED MONDAY: Here’s the SPD summary of the incident:

At 0229 hours, Dispatch received a call of shots fired in the 1100 block of Harbor Avenue Southwest. A witness stated that she saw two suspects exit a black hatchback vehicle and fire several shots. The suspects got back inside their vehicle and left Southbound on Harbor Avenue Southwest. Fired cartridge casings were recovered in the area. Officers conducted an area search but didn’t locate the suspects.

Rhonda October 1, 2023 (2:59 am)

The penalty for shooting into the air should be increased to felony reckless endangerment. What goes up must come down.

Sleepless October 1, 2023 (11:30 am)

Was there a helicopter last night?

WSB October 1, 2023 (11:57 am)

What time? I was listening until 3 am and did not hear anything with Guardian One. Other helicopters do go by, of course.
Flivver October 1, 2023 (2:46 pm)

Airlift Northwest operates 24/7 to/from Harborview and USCG choppers also operate 24/7. There are also private/commercial choppers operating. Don’t know if tv choppers operate after dark.
- WSB October 1, 2023 (4:19 pm)
  
  Not unless it’s the 4th of July or New Year’s Eve (or a callout for a GIANT breaking story – huge fire, for example). There is one TV helicopter left in Seattle, shared by stations, and it flies limited weekday hours.

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