UPDATE: Police standoff ends in Morgan Junction

(WSB photo, 42nd/Morgan)

8:36 PM: Police are closing SW Morgan from Fauntleroy to 39th because of a standoff. Per radio communication, a man is “barricaded inside (a residence) with a baby.” We don’t know yet how this started, but avoid the area.

9:12 PM: 41st also is blocked at Morgan. And the SWAT team has been called in.

9:19 PM: Nearby residents heard what sounded like shots; an officer radioed to “send in fire” and asked that others “check on the child.” But we don’t yet know what happened.

9:26 PM: It’s still not clear from the fragmented radio transmissions what happened but talk of placing the suspect into a car leads us to believe he’s in custody. As for the “shots,” keep in mind there are several non-gunshot tactics in situations like this that can sound like shots/explosions but aren’t.Meantime, a neighbor reports SWAT has departed.

SUNDAY UPDATE: SPD released this summary:

At 1928 hours, Officers responded to a call of a male reported to be in crisis who had barricaded himself inside his residence with his infant in West Seattle. SWAT and HNT personnel heard the broadcasted call and responded to the scene. A short time later, the male was taken into custody without incident. The male subject was later transported and booked into KCJ for DV Assault and Criminal Mistreatment.

He remains in the King County Jail tonight.

Doug May 9, 2026 (9:08 pm)

It is Saturday.

Not Doug May 9, 2026 (9:26 pm)

Indeed it is, Doug.
- Maybe Doug May 9, 2026 (9:47 pm)
  
  Tomorrow is Sunday, not Doug
  - Yarp May 9, 2026 (10:24 pm)
    
    Doug tried his damndest..
  - Possibly Doug May 13, 2026 (10:45 am)
    
    What’s next? Thursday?
WSB May 9, 2026 (9:26 pm)

Second Saturday in a row with a SWAT situation in WS (though in that one the suspect turned out not to have been long gone).

Erik May 9, 2026 (9:15 pm)

Alaska way in the triangle has had sirens going for a while now. Seems like a lot of responders may be heading to the scene.

Lynsay Lee May 9, 2026 (9:15 pm)

Three shots just fired.

Ras May 9, 2026 (9:18 pm)

Three gunshots heard in succession.

Marina May 9, 2026 (9:18 pm)

Just heard three gunshots in the Morgan Junction. Went out to look out my window and a patrol car was already going up SW Holly with lights.

Manky Tabz May 9, 2026 (9:20 pm)

I was walking my dog by around 8:45 pm. Cops were arriving and getting their guns out. I live nearby, around 9:14 pm it sounded like I heard three gunshots.

Add May 9, 2026 (9:20 pm)

Just hear 3-4 loud gunshots a few minutes ago. We’re at 39th and Morgan. Yikes!!

Add May 9, 2026 (9:23 pm)

Just heard 3-4 gunshots about 8-10 minutes ago, from 39th and Morgan. Yikes!!

Mbp May 9, 2026 (9:35 pm)

I can confirm either 3 shots or door explosives/opening measures have been used. I’m 50 yards away and don’t have a clear view but have heard everything. Swat team was deployed and many officers have also surrounded the house question. Hope the child is okay and our police officers remain safe and this situation comes to a close quickly with a the best outcome.

Donuts May 9, 2026 (10:11 pm)

Related (by location): any report on the driver who did a major donut burnout in the intersection in front of The Bridge late last night? First, an insanely loud engine revving that woke me, then the burnout, then a crash a block east of California on Graham. I went out some 10 min later and the SFD arrived in another 5 min. Witnesses said the driver (and I think a passenger) ran northbound. Car appeared to be a new Charger. Cops never showed in the time I was there. Guessing stolen for a joy ride and too much car for these thieves. Yay higher insurance rates for all… I also noticed a donut burnout at the bottom of 48th and Marine View Drive in front of Lowman this morning, so they likely were having a joyride all over. Just curious if you’d gotten any reports?

WSB May 10, 2026 (11:12 am)

I did hear a dispatch for a crash into a pole at 42nd/Graham; nobody texted about it and it wasn’t a major medical dispatch so I didn’t write about it.
Your neighbor May 10, 2026 (12:14 pm)

Wow I really must have been exhausted because I didn’t hear this AT ALL and I sleep with my windows open. Wild.

Jt May 9, 2026 (10:28 pm)

On a pleasant day like this, you decide to have an armed situation with the police. shame on you

Neighbor May 10, 2026 (8:23 am)

Was this the same house the SWAT team was at last August? https://westseattleblog.com/2024/08/swat-units-in-morgan-junction/

WSB May 10, 2026 (8:28 am)

That was August of 2024. I don’t have any way to crosscheck the address and the photo was likely taken by my late husband, since he was our main breaking-news responder until 10/17/24. Maybe a neighbor will see this and know.
- 41Neighbor May 12, 2026 (9:33 pm)
  
  It’s definitely the same house and same guy

HTB May 10, 2026 (8:57 am)

Yes, same house.

Neighbor2 May 10, 2026 (7:46 pm)

Was he charged? Wondering how we follow up on this if it’s really someone who has a reoccurring history as people above are saying…

WSB May 10, 2026 (8:39 pm)

I don’t know how this started nor even the suspect’s name but am going to attempt to follow up tomorrow.
- WSB May 10, 2026 (9:03 pm)
  
  Update: SPD has released a summary that I’m adding to the story above.
  - 41_neighbor May 12, 2026 (9:35 pm)
    
    Any idea if he’s been released or not? Pretty traumatizing to the rest of the block
    - WSB May 12, 2026 (10:30 pm)
      
      Still in jail. I’ve been trying to get the probable cause docs but no luck yet. Rush-file charging deadline is likely tomorrow.

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