UPDATE: Emergency response headed toward Fauntleroy ferry dock = for Vashon incident

3:54 PM: Many texters wondered about a large law-enforcement response headed toward the Fauntleroy ferry-dock vicinity a while ago. Nothing on SPD radio, so we went down to look around – nothing visible at ferry dock or Lincoln Park. Finally someone told us they’d heard it involved an incident on Vashon Island, so we inquired with KCSO about that – they would have to send extra responders via ferry. Their response: “There is an evolving domestic violence incident on Vashon and a weapon involved. No further information to share at this time as investigation is under way.”

3:57 PM: Tuned into KCSO radio to try to find out more. They are talking about a residence and gunfire heard from inside; there was also a mention of “one victim.” It’s in the Wax Orchard vicinity, according to both radio exchanges and an alert sent to Vashon Island School District families.

4:08 PM: The Guardian One helicopter is there assisting and says the suspect has left the house with hands up. … They’ve taken him into custody.

4:12 PM: Now that deputies have made an arrest, radio indicates the helicopter will be leaving the island and the reinforcements that were going to catch the next ferry are being canceled.

8 Replies to "UPDATE: Emergency response headed toward Fauntleroy ferry dock = for Vashon incident"

  • Steph February 10, 2025 (4:06 pm)

    Thank you so much!! They are STILL coming…hope everything is ok over there! 

  • JC February 10, 2025 (4:06 pm)

    As of right now there are still police sirens heading down Barton every few moments 

  • Robert February 10, 2025 (4:09 pm)

    This incident (DV) related is happening on SW Caster Road 

    The individual has surrendered and reportedly one person shot (not deceased)

  • Mike February 10, 2025 (4:15 pm)

    listening to for live updates, WSB is on it too.  Thanks WSB.https://scannerradio.app/?l=Nzc3Mjc

  • Kate February 10, 2025 (4:54 pm)

    THANK YOU for the update. This was unfolding in my Vashon neighbor. Even though I live on Vashon I thought, “I wonder if WSB knows what’s going on?” ANNNND ya did! Much appreciated!

  • anonyme February 10, 2025 (5:12 pm)

    Are you telling me that Vashon has no police?  Scary to think that if someone is trying to kill you that you have to wait for law enforcement to take a ferry over to the island…!

    • WSB February 10, 2025 (6:59 pm)

      King County Sheriff’s Office is the Vashon police department, as it’s unincorporated King County (like White Center). They usually have a handful of deputies over there (2 or more) but for something like this, they would definitely call in reinforcements, and they would arrive by ferry.

  • BVill#1 February 10, 2025 (7:04 pm)

    Or heli!

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