UPDATE: SWAT units in Morgan Junction

Thanks for the tips about SWAT units in Morgan Junction. Police have SW Morgan blocked right now between 40th and 42nd. All they’ll tell us is that it’s a warrant situation.

8:30 AM: The street has reopened.

Nadmiral August 9, 2024 (6:42 am)

Thanks WS blog for the huge contribution you make to our community being aware of what’s going on(the good the bad and the ugly) ❤️

Astrocat August 9, 2024 (7:54 am)

Absolutely agree. My day begins with the WS Blog. Thank you. Thank you.

Sleepy on 38th August 9, 2024 (7:54 am)

I was woken up by the loud bang and hearing the police on the megaphone shouting “come out with your hands up” at 6a! Wasn’t sure if it was a car accident/pursuit. Not the way you want to start your morning but hoping they were able to serve the warrant!

Big Bird August 9, 2024 (7:57 am)

Do they typically send in the SWAT team for warrant?

Wes Sea August 9, 2024 (8:59 am)

Probably depends on who/what the warrant is for.
Alki resident August 9, 2024 (10:27 am)

Absolutely, if they’re expecting a violent suspect then they will definitely bring back up.

Lp August 9, 2024 (7:58 am)

How/where do we send tips to you?

BDR August 9, 2024 (10:13 am)

Text West Seattle Blog at 206/293-6302
Hlc August 9, 2024 (11:07 am)

Here’s the number to text: +1 (206) 293-6302

Boom-boom! August 9, 2024 (8:02 am)

Aha! That partly explains the two loud explosions I heard just before 6:00 all the way down here on Graham/california. I was up early and heard what sounded like loud fireworks, though I couldn’t rule out a very large calibre gun. Hope everyone involved comes out of this safely.

Betsy August 9, 2024 (10:13 am)

I heard the shots fired too. Not a great way to wake up! Wondered if the suspect died.
- WSB August 9, 2024 (10:44 am)
  
  Those weren’t shots. Flashbangs, which are noise devices used to temporarily disorient the person or people inside. – TR

Gwen August 9, 2024 (9:27 am)

I heard a loud bang bang bang!!! It sounded the house being breeched. My roommate was looking out the window. She spied the man and women being led away in handcuffs.

WSB August 9, 2024 (11:22 am)

Just FYI since I didn’t mention this above, I’m trying to get some followup info; my photographer says everyone on scene was State Patrol, not SPD, so I’m pursuing inquiries through that agency, with which we don’t often deal. – TR

Brian August 9, 2024 (1:36 pm)

This tracks with what I saw driving by. They had WSP posted at the block end to keep folks away.
concerned mom August 10, 2024 (10:00 pm)

Thank you WSB for following this! I would love to hear any updates you have on this person. We live on the block and my kids’ school bus drops them off right in front of this house.
- WSB August 10, 2024 (10:06 pm)
  
  The State Patrol’s regular media contact was not available Friday and the backup didn’t get back to me so we have no additional official information but I’m renewing inquiries first thing Monday.
- Friendly Neighbor Offering Insight August 13, 2024 (5:16 pm)
  
  I offer this information to provide peace of mind, as I know the homeowner and have for over a decade. SWAT was looking for an individual whose parents used to own this home prior to my friend taking ownership in 2018. In other words, a complete and utter oversight that has left my friends traumatized and embarrassed. Again, my intentions are simply to make sure that the neighbors don’t feel unsafe. From what I have researched, the parents (who sold the house to my friend) and their son share an address in Kent.

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