WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Man arrested after gunfire in Junction building (updated Tuesday)

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(Added: Reader photo. Alaska House is building on the left)

11:12 AM: Thanks for the tips. The situation that’s been unfolding this past hour at the Alaska House apartments in The Junction (on 42nd just north of Junction Plaza Park) started with a report of gunfire in an apartment and a man threatening people, in what’s described as a domestic-violence situation. Police have one suspect in custody and found “live rounds” plus at least one bullet hole in an apartment on the 8th floor. A gun was recovered, according to police radio. More info as we get it.

11:23 AM: So far, police have reported finding a shotgun but not the pistol they believe the suspect fired (the rounds that were found were described as .22). No injuries reported but medics were called to check out a pregnant woman who was one of the people allegedly threatened.

TUESDAY UPDATE: Police have confirmed that the other gun was found by a worker in the building. Meantime, while we’re still awaiting probable-cause documents, we do know from the jail roster that the 67-year-old suspect’s bail was set today at $250.000.

Anonymous resident December 2, 2025 (5:42 am)

For Seattle Blog readers who may not be aware, Alaska House is a HUD-operated apartment building with over 100 apartments that houses low-income seniors and disabled people. The violent event that took place in our building yesterday morning was especially disturbing for the vulnerable population that resides here. The suspect who was taken into custody was known to be a problematic resident. His apprehension by authorities for his alleged domestic violent crime(s), while shocking, has allowed us to now breathe a sigh of relief. Thank you, SPD, for de-escalating what could’ve devolved into a potentially fatal situation within our community, and whew!!!

1994 December 2, 2025 (9:31 pm)

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Thank you for sharing this info! Good to know there is low income senior and disabled housing in the heart of downtown West Seattle. I hope the building residents can resume their daily activities with that sign of relief you mention.

K December 2, 2025 (7:34 pm)

Thank you WSB and Anonymous Resident. I happened to turn onto that street that day and wondered what in the world would bring so many police! Glad to know it’s safer for residents.

WSB December 2, 2025 (7:48 pm)

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I don’t have the probable-cause documents yet but the jail roster indicates the suspect is still there and that his bail was set at a quarter-million dollars.