UPDATE: ‘Scenes of violence’ call in Arbor Heights = unfounded (info added Monday)

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12:52 PM: Thanks for the tips about a big police response in Arbor Heights. They’ve converged on a home in the 10400 block of California SW. SFD has a “scenes of violence” response there. Updates to come.

12:56 PM: This was originally reported as a shooting but now confirmed that no one was shot. A person who was in possession of a gun, reported as “walking away,” is being questioned. SFD has been canceled.

MONDAY AFTERNOON: Here’s the SPD summary of what police believe happened:

At 1239 hours, a caller reported he had located an unknown man in his house and had just shot him. Officers responded and located the caller outside with a revolver in his hand. Officers gave him commands to put the gun down and the caller followed the orders. The caller was placed into custody without incident. A search of the residence was conducted and did not locate anyone else inside. One shot had been fired (.22 cal.) inside the residence. The caller was sent to HMC [Harborview Medical Center] for an ITA [evaluation for involuntary treatment], the firearm was collected and placed into evidence.

caseyras April 3, 2026 (12:55 pm)

A LOT of police screaming past my house near 106th, I hope everyone is ok.

WSB April 3, 2026 (1:01 pm)

Yup, turned out to be unfounded, happens that way sometimes.

E April 3, 2026 (1:08 pm)

So relieved everyone is OK! Terrifying to hear that response flying past. I’m glad it was such a small scale and deescalated so quickly.

julie April 3, 2026 (1:16 pm)

Witnessed so many vehicles that did not pull off to the right as first responders were trying to “respond”; glad it was a false alarm and wish those drivers would start to do the right thing and get out of the way. Imagine if it were their loved one(s) in desperate need of emergency services…

Mariem April 3, 2026 (11:46 pm)

Come on drivers- pay attention, obey the law, and think of others! In West Seattle, I consistently see drivers failing to do so and it pains me.

Thank you first responders.

Rhonda April 3, 2026 (1:19 pm)

My goodness. Lots of speeding SPD cruisers. All quiet here now. I’m going back to planting my spring flowers 🌺

206 April 3, 2026 (7:58 pm)

Did you expect them to go 5 under the speed limit to get to a possible shooting scene? I’m sure they are sorry for your inconvenience or maybe wear some noise cancelling headphones the next time your gardening, just saying.