WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Updated – two gunfire incidents; stolen mail found, returned

Two West Seattle Crime Watch reports tonight:

PARK GUNFIRE AGAIN: For the second consecutive night, police have found evidence of gunfire in the south lot at Westcrest Park, after a 911 call. No other details yet – this happened within the last half-hour – and no reports of injuries.

(added 10:30 pm) SECOND GUNFIRE INCIDENT: Second gunfire incident of the night was reported before 10 pm in the 9000 block of 17th SW – casings found after a man driving a gold or beige pickup was reported to have fired from/inside his truck.

STOLEN MAIL FOUND, RETURNED: Vanessa sent the report and photo:

Just heads up, this morning I found a trail of open package materials and stolen mail on Bradford and 41st all the way down to Olympia Coffee on California. I sorted and delivered the mail I found and returned it to people’s homes. Some of the group mailboxes definitely had some damage from them being pried open. Just be on the lookout! Some of the mail was W-2s so lots of sensitive info. Also saw a broken window on a car on the same block where mail was stolen. Maybe the same thieves?

4 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Updated - two gunfire incidents; stolen mail found, returned"

  • Worried Neighbor January 26, 2026 (12:55 am)

    RV’s have moved back in over the last few days after being moved out about a month ago following another shooting on the same block. Coincidence?

  • SLJ January 26, 2026 (7:50 am)

    Vanessa, that is so kind of you to take the time to return the mail. Thank you!

    • IDC9 January 26, 2026 (4:40 pm)

      Yes indeed. We need more people like Vanessa in this world.

  • Mark S January 26, 2026 (4:33 pm)

    Vanessa, thank you for your going above and beyond the call of duty, with returning the stolen mail.  You have set a good example for service to your fellow neighbors. This reinforces my faith that good people are still out there. 

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