WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation on SW Thistle (updated Monday)

1:37 PM SUNDAY: Police are in the 2100 block of SW Thistle right now investigating a gunfire report. Though they haven’t found casings so far, one witness reported seeing someone firing a gun from a “dark gray sedan,” aiming toward a group of people standing in the area, then heading westbound on Thistle. (That’s one of the criteria for confirming a “possible gunfire” report – someone saying they saw a gun being fired. In this case, officers told dispatch, the witness “described a revolver.”) No report of injuries or property damage. If you have any information, the incident number is 25-180820.

9:22 AM MONDAY: Summary from SPD:

At 1321 hours, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Delridge Way SW / SW Thistle. A homeowner in the area flagged down officers for assistance. During the investigation, it was determined an armed subject had arrived at the victim’s home the previous night looking for a specific person who does not reside at this address. The subject was armed with a revolver and left after checking the home interior (not reported). Today, several renters of the home were inside when they heard shots coming from the street. Officers located bullet hole damage to the home and a vehicle in the driveway.

5 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation on SW Thistle (updated Monday)"

  • LocalParent June 29, 2025 (9:02 pm)

    Any update on this story?

    • WSB June 29, 2025 (9:29 pm)

      This is all I know, pending a request for the resulting report tomorrow (will add anything else we find out then).

  • 1994 June 29, 2025 (9:55 pm)

    Guns, guns, guns. These idiots need to be caught & have the guns taken away. Then receive a consequence for firing in the city and being a danger. 

  • Parentof3 June 29, 2025 (10:20 pm)

    I knew i heard gunshots. i was at the bank of america ATM it was multiple shots but i wasn’t sure if that’s what it was .

  • WSB June 30, 2025 (9:26 am)

    Just-released summary added.

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