UPDATE: Gunfire investigation at Camp Second Chance; suspect in custody

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12:52 PM: Police are converging on West Seattle’s only tiny-home village, Camp Second Chance (9701 Myers Way S.), after a report of gunfire from a unit on the south side of the complex. No word of injuries so far. Police are advising people at the camp to evacuate. People in the area might see the Guardian One helicopter joining the search for the suspected shooter, whose identity police apparently know. Myers Way is closed in the vicinity.

1:02 PM: The suspected shooter is likely still in his unit, police are saying.

1:43 PM: This is basically a standoff now, No resolution yet.

2:07 PM: Guardian One left because police are confident the situation is contained to the camp – they are not searching beyond it.

2:14 PM: The suspect is reported to be talking with officers about surrendering.

2:25 PM: The suspect is in custody, per SPD.

2:43 PM: Myers Way has not reopened yet, so use alternative routes a while longer.

Steph October 24, 2024 (12:58 pm)

Scary situation. Lots of police. Evac underway. Hope everyone will be ok

Kiki October 24, 2024 (1:17 pm)

I heard the sirens and kept wondering what was going on. The sheriff’s helicopter keeps circling low over our neighborhood here in White Center.

Brian October 24, 2024 (1:33 pm)

Camp 2nd Amendment.

Pinto October 24, 2024 (3:12 pm)

Which happens to be the dumbest of all the amendments. Gun control now!
- Andy October 26, 2024 (6:15 pm)
  
  Because criminals are so good at obeying the law?
Steve October 25, 2024 (4:48 pm)

That’s the price of Freedom. (Eye roll)And I was looking for information on the shooting in High Point

Tomorrow October 24, 2024 (1:34 pm)

I guess second chance should now be considered to be called 3 strikes and you are out on your own! Maybe the man who sleeping in front of the door at the White Center food bank could be in line for living there and the people sleeping on the side of the building of Little Cesar pizza and behind in the alley.

WS Res October 24, 2024 (2:47 pm)

Glad it ended without more shots fired. Good work to whomever assisted in the surrender.

Rob October 24, 2024 (6:44 pm)

That would be the police

Sillygoose October 24, 2024 (3:44 pm)

Driving up Meyers Way yesterday and seeing the poor condition of that camp now, I am wondering what enity is over seeing it. Looks like a wrecking yard.

Question Authority October 24, 2024 (3:44 pm)

The long standing issue with CSC and any LIHI managed camp is the lack of forward progress, once you get in you are not required to work towards improving your situation. That’s why there is barely any turnover in residents because there is no limit on how long you can just hang out and keep using up resources. In addition the stolen truck and trailer seen nearby isn’t the first time items have been recovered there, coincidence…

Laura October 24, 2024 (9:49 pm)

The lack of forward progress isn’t something that happens with all of the LIHI villages. It depends on the manager at each village and the housing case manager doing their jobs. Of course the ones occupying the tiny homes have accountability in housing themselves as well. I was in a tiny house village for ten months and am now in my own apartment. If the residents of the tiny homes are not taking the steps to get their IDs, social security cards, and attempting to get some kind of money coming in every month then it’s impossible for them to move forward. The case manager is suppose to help them with getting these items. When people first arrive at a village they have to sign a contract that states that the tiny homes are considered transitional housing and the program for there is 9 months unless staff extends it. They’re are those that are happy staying in those tiny homes and do not want to move. This would be where staff would have to implement the rules and make them leave. I know most times staff doesn’t want to be the ones putting them back out on the streets but unfortunately it has to happen in order for there to be forward progress for others. Once you have been kicked out of over if these villages run by LIHI you no longer have any of the resources that LIHI helps you with. There resources are vast and not having them as an option reduces your ability to get your own place greatly. If those at these villages really want to have a place to live with insulation,plumbing, kitchens, and front doors that lock then they have to do what it takes to get there. The staff needs to stay on top of a lot of them make sure they are doing it. Staff and participants have to work together for it to be successful.
- 1994 October 24, 2024 (10:06 pm)
  
  Thanks for sharing your journey through the tiny house experience. Sounds like it worked out for you with the intended temporary stay of about 9 months. It sounds almost too comfortable for some of the folks who stay longer than the intended temporary stay. No bills to pay, there is food, food banks or clothing banks, shower services, garbage services, get WiFi free, probably get a free Orca card……there is no incentive to get yourself together and move along to longer term housing. If the longer term residents were expected to pay something towards their stay or face a deadline to move out – that could motivate some people.
- momosmom October 25, 2024 (6:49 am)
  
  @Laura you should be proud of yourself and keep looking forward but occasionally just take small peeks back to stay going forward.As for anything that pertains to LIHI are they really helping as much as they say they are? As of 2022 just take a look at what Sharon Lee has earned from this non-profit, why would you fix anything that makes you kind of a living/earnings. Link to LIHI’s net profits – 943155150

Pjf October 28, 2024 (11:10 pm)

Derelict vehicles and camping on Myers Way outside of the Second Chance Tiny House village give the Tiny Village a bad image. What area would want to have a Tiny Village when such is a magnet for so many derelict vehicles, campers, trash, human sewage waste, etc., etc….. This continues to happen constantly up and down Myers Way and surrounding neighborhoods. The City government needs to help the Tiny Village community and neighborhoods to remain free of these toxic vehicles and campers. If they are approached by City authorities about making different choices and they choose not to then they must leave the area entirely. No repeat offenders.

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