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.

Doug May 9, 2026 (9:08 pm)

It is Saturday.

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

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Indeed it is, Doug.
- Maybe Doug May 9, 2026 (9:47 pm)
  
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WSB May 9, 2026 (9:26 pm)

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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.