WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire at Delridge/Thistle (updated Thursday)

10:19 PM: Within the past half-hour, 911 got calls from people who thought they heard gunfire near Delridge and Thistle. Police have just confirmed it; they heard from a person who reported their car was shot at while at that intersection. The shooter(s) were in another vehicle. That’s one of the SPD criteria for confirming gunfire – if someone actually sees it (other criteria include injuries, damage, or found casings)

ADDED 11:37 AM THURSDAY: Here’s the redacted narrative we obtained from SPD:

On 03/26/2025 at 2141 hours I was working uniformed patrol as 3F21. I was dispatched to Delridge Wy SW and SW Thistle St for a report of shots fired. I arrived in the area and did not locate any scene. A short time later XXXXXXX, XXXXXX called in and reported his vehicle had been shot at the intersection and he was currently outside of the city.

I contacted XXXXXX by phone to take the report. XXXXXX stated that he was traveling southbound on Delridge Wy SW and was stopped at the traffic signal at the intersection of Delridge Wy SW and SW Thistle St. XXXXXX advised that a [DARK SEDAN] drove past him at a high rate of speed failing to stop at the red light. XXXXXX stated the light changed to green and he continued southbound, but [ANOTHER DARK SEDAN] came from behind him and attempted to pass him on the passenger side.

XXXXXX advised the vehicle eventually came along the passenger side of his vehicle and fired two gunshots into the passenger door of his vehicle WA XXXXXXX. XXXXXX stated one round struck the door and the other hit the passenger side mirror breaking it. XXXXXX advised that the vehicle sped away westbound on SW Thistle St from the scene. I provided XXXXXX with the Axon link to upload photos of the damage. XXXXXX did not have any license plate information or suspect description. No evidence was located at the scene. GVRU was notified of the incident.

(That’s the Gun Violence Reduction Unit.)

6 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire at Delridge/Thistle (updated Thursday)"

  • Homeowner March 26, 2025 (11:13 pm)

    Any update? I was one of the callers.. I saw a dark grey Tesla which closely matched the shoot out vehicle from the other evening 

    • WSB March 27, 2025 (12:00 am)

      Pending a report summary tomorrow, this is all we’re likely to hear tonight.

  • South Delridge for life March 27, 2025 (9:25 am)

    Any update? I heard it as we live 2 blocks away. The intersection is a busy one with lots of autos and then pedestrian school and bus commuters. Hate the thought of an innocent witnessing or even worse being hurt 😢

    • Foop March 27, 2025 (10:36 am)

      FWIW there aren’t a lot of commuters and people coming or going from school at 10pm. Still sad and makes us all less safe as I do often get off the H there late at night. Curious if it’s road rage related.

  • WSB March 27, 2025 (11:54 am)

    Added narrative above. Doesn’t really suggest motive, if any.

  • Resident March 27, 2025 (2:30 pm)

    Really worrisome that this seems to be random and unprovoked!  There are people still at Westwood at that hour shopping, working out etc.   I fear this Summer will be worse.

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