WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation

10:45 AM: After 911 calls from people thinking they heard gunfire in the Westwood Village area, police have found evidence: At least one shell casing found near 23rd and Barton. No reports of injuries or property damage so far, and no suspect description yet.

(Added: Photo by Tim Durkan)

10:50 AM: Officers just told dispatch they’ve now “found seven spent casings between 22nd and 23rd on SW Barton.”

10:58 AM: Officers told dispatch that via witnesses and video, the shooter(s) appeared to be in a dark gray or black Acura or Honda hatchback with two people inside, “firing toward the south side of Barton.”

4 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation"

  • Curious November 26, 2025 (5:08 pm)

    Does anyone know if this is connected to the arrest at the front of South Seattle College today? (around 1pm)

  • Joe November 26, 2025 (7:57 pm)

    Probably a dumb question.  I think I heard the gunfire but I was at 16th and Roxbury st. I thought it was a construction nail gun. Anyone know if the sound could have traveled that far?  

    • Daniel November 26, 2025 (8:30 pm)

      That’s what, like half a mile?  Sure, depends on a lot of factors, but it’s possible at half a mile.  Could have also been something else you heard.

    • K November 26, 2025 (8:57 pm)

      Yes, that’s actually pretty close, so that is probably what you heard. 

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