WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation in Fauntlee Hills (updated Friday)

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(WSB photo)

8:25 PM: That was the scene in the 4000 block of SW Henderson [vicinity map] a short time ago, as police investigated gunfire in the Fauntlee Hills neighborhood. They told us at the scene that no one was hurt, but they found two shell casings in the street, and bullet damage to at least one parked car. They say the shooter left in a vehicle. We’ll add anything more we find out; if you have any information, the SPD incident # to refer to is 25-028468.

ADDED FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Police have released this summary:

At 1941 hours, the complainant was inside his house located at the 4000 BLK of SW Henderson St. The complainant heard his vehicle being tampered with in his driveway. The complainant looked out and saw his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend tampering with his vehicle. The complainant screamed at the two suspects, and they ran to a black Mercedes. The male suspect pulled out a gun and shot at the complainant. The suspects then drove away. The complainant didn’t have any injuries. Officers arrived and processed the scene. The suspects weren’t located.

1994 January 30, 2025 (9:47 pm)

why, why, why gunfire almost on a daily basis??? what kind of lives do these people live that they need gunfire???

Kevin January 31, 2025 (6:29 am)

Totally agree with 1994. I sure wish that City Hall and SPD would consider installing new technology like ShotSpotter to identify when and where gunshots are fired around West Seattle. It might get the knuckleheads who are discharging weapons in our community to think twice about their stupid and dangerous behavior.
- K January 31, 2025 (9:19 am)
  
  You can look up prior city council discussions about ShotSpotter and the reason it was turned down. Short story: it doesn’t reduce crime or gunshots, and is a giant waste of taxpayer money. Believe it or not, the council DOES say no to things that are a waste of your money, every now and again.
- Brian January 31, 2025 (1:39 pm)
  
  Shotspotter does not work and is a scam.

JS January 31, 2025 (3:55 pm)

It was my neighbor’s house. The shooter(s) were in a two door black Mercedes. May live or hang out in Arbor Heights. Ring footage of approach toward the front door with what looks like a hammer. Ran when light came on and then shots were fired.

WSB January 31, 2025 (4:15 pm)

Police have released a summary indicating they/the victims know who was involved. Adding above.
- YepYepYep January 31, 2025 (4:57 pm)
  
  Thank you for this speedy update. This was all a bit alarming. Can we not do this again? – the neighbors
JS January 31, 2025 (7:20 pm)

Correction – 4 door Mercedes sedan