UPDATE: Police investigating gun incident reported in Arbor Heights

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1:22 PM: Thanks for all the tips about the southbound full-code SPD cars. They’re heading to Arbor Heights after a report of someone “brandishing a gun” at or near Summit Atlas middle/high school, which SPD reported has gone “into lockdown” as a result. No gunfire reported, no injuries, but the reportedly armed person was reported to have headed eastbound on Roxbury on foot, described as a Black man in his mid-20s with black puffy jacket, gray sweatpants, possibly accompanied by several other people.

1:32 PM: Police have detained two people at Roxhill Park.

Ann January 13, 2026 (3:01 pm)

Thank you so much for keeping us informed. We are so appreciative. It was quite the response. That whole park and those bus stops should have 24/7 armed security. They are the root of so many problems and are filled with people who need help. Glad no one was hurt this time.

Chelsea January 13, 2026 (6:11 pm)

Thank you for updating this our daycare went into lockdown and we didn’t know why until coming here

Gatewood resident January 13, 2026 (9:05 pm)

My kids attend a nearby school. First I thought I wish the school had an armed guard. Then I wished more that I didn’t have to wish for an armed guard. Then my thoughts turned to wishing that we had local government that would focus on making the city livable for ordinary taxpaying citizens that want good schools, safe streets, and parks everyone can enjoy. Instead, it feels like we have local government that will cater to the needs of drug addicts, homeless encampments, and criminals. Look at Roxhill park, or the area East of Westwoood Village and answer me this: what the f-ck Seattle? Is this really the city you all want? Is anyone else sick of this sh-t?

1994 January 13, 2026 (9:59 pm)

Ordinary well behaving people go into lockdown and the special not well behaving people can roam around causing fear. Some of the special not well behaving people need more structure and supervision in their daily lives. I am sick of this sh-t like Gatewood Resident.