WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Alki gunfire

A one-shot incident of gunfire reported last night on Alki was confirmed, according to an SPD summary. 911 got a call at 8:12 pm from a resident near 55th/Alki saying they heard one shot, then looed outside and, the summary says, “saw a back passenger of a SUV holding a firearm outside the window.” Police reported finding one shell casing; no report of injuries. Though it wasn’t mentioned in the summary, we checked archived incident audio, and heard the initial vehicle description, a tan Ford Expedition; there were no descriptions of the vehicle’s occupants, but the firearm was described as “a rifle.” If you have any information, this is SPD incident # 25-122087.

3 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Alki gunfire"

  • lucy May 7, 2025 (1:07 pm)

    I heard it too, and knew it was a gunshot, but then, since there was only one, figured I was wrong.  Crazy happenings down on the beach, and it wasn’t even after sunset!  Sometimes I prefer the quiet, cold, grey days when the beach is deserted and it’s just me and a couple seagulls.

    • Lisa May 8, 2025 (5:42 am)

      Agreed!

  • Rhonda May 7, 2025 (4:21 pm)

    I suppose Mayor Harrell will want Alki Beach closed at 8pm now.

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