WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation. (Wednesday update: Wasn’t a bullet after all)

5:08 PM TUESDAY: Police have blocked off a section of High Point Drive SW, near the 6300 block, while they investigate gunfire. No one’s been hurt but the victim called police to report a bullet came through the windshield of their pickup truck. No description of the shooter or the circumstances, so far.

8:48 AM WEDNESDAY: We just obtained the police-report narrative, and it says officers concluded the vehicle was hit by a rock, not a bullet:

At approximately 1654 hours, I responded to a report of property damage at 6XXX HIGH POINT DR SW. The call remarks stated:
“RP WAS IN VEH WHEN THIS HAPPENED,SHOT WENT THROUGH WINDSHIELD” …

XXXX advised he was in his vehicle (XXXXX) parked on 6XXX HIGH POINT DR SW waiting for a friend. XXXX was looking down at his phone when he heard a loud bang and saw his front windshield crack. XXXX believed he was being shot at but did not see anyone or any vehicle as he exited his car. XXXX advised he became extremely afraid and ran away leaving his firearm (XXXX) in the front driver’s side door as he ran away.

XXXX vehicle was parked un-occupied with the front door open. The front windshield had a small 2 inch impact mark on the lower passenger side. The impact did not go through the window and did not appear consistent with a bullet damage.

We spoke with several parkgoers approximately 40 ft. from where XXXX car was located who stated they did not hear any sounds of a disturbance or a gunshot. Officers eventually located a nearby neighbor (child) who stated seeing a young 10 year old riding a bike towards XXXX parked car who then threw a rock at hit. The neighbor also stated XXXX exited the car with what he saw was a firearm around XXXX waistband. The neighbor stated XXXX did not point it at anyone and ran away shortly after. The firearm returned clear no record. XXXX was provided a business card with the case number attached.

(“RP” is short for “reporting party” – the 911 caller.)

Rob June 9, 2026 (6:03 pm)

I consider a bullet through my windshield to be a credible threat to both me and my young children. I hope Mayor Wilson feels the same and will now turn on our cameras.

WSB June 10, 2026 (6:32 am)

The type of cameras installed in a few other areas of the city, including the stadium area, are not installed here. There are some SDOT traffic cameras in West Seattle, which are and were NOT turned off (you can see the cameras, citywide, by clicking the icons at https://web.seattle.gov/Travelers – the High Point area has one, at 35th/Morgan – choose the VIDEO buttons in the windows, as the framegrab feature remains broken). The ALPR (automatic license-plate reader) cameras installed on most if not all police vehicles remain off pending the review the mayor ordered. (We asked for a timeline update on that after last week’s announcement; no answer to date.) – TR
Derp June 10, 2026 (10:00 am)

We really don’t need cameras for this type of thing.
K June 10, 2026 (1:59 pm)

And this is why Mayor Wilson should listen to experts and not cave into pressure from random internet armchair detectives.
zark00 June 11, 2026 (10:13 am)

did ya read the like 100 word article?”The impact did not go through the window and did not appear consistent with a bullet damage.”

1994 June 9, 2026 (10:16 pm)

Never ending gunfire in West Seattle. Bullet through the windshield sounds pretty dangerous if the pick up was occupied. Cameras capture any part of the gunfire incident?

Sarge June 10, 2026 (6:16 am)

how many times has it been this exact block?

Thank you! June 10, 2026 (11:44 am)

I literally live here and it’s always the same kids and teens/young adults (Kia boys). The parents do not care. We just have to keep putting insurance claims. Cops and prosecutors do nothing. I can guarantee the parent of this child won’t be held accountable for the damage as usual.
- Alki resident June 10, 2026 (5:18 pm)
  
  Then sue the parents. This would be the next obvious steps.
  - k June 10, 2026 (8:21 pm)
    
    That is likely to cost Thank You! more than they would recoup, especially without documentation from police or prosecutors finding the kids at fault or declaring it was intentional.
    - zark00 June 11, 2026 (10:11 am)
      
      Small claims court is $50. Not rocket science.
    - Thank you!!! June 11, 2026 (2:51 pm)
      
      “especially without documentation from police or prosecutors finding the kids at fault or declaring it was intentional.”Exactly. Can’t do anything if the cops won’t even list the kids on the report when they’re right there. I can’t prove a negative. 🤦‍♂️

WSB June 10, 2026 (8:58 am)

In a rare turn of events, police concluded it was a rock, not a bullet, despite the victim’s perception. (This is why we request report narratives to follow up!) Story updated above.

Sarge June 10, 2026 (9:09 am)

Whew, I’ll take that as good news, thanks for update

WSRob June 10, 2026 (1:51 pm)

Wait…”XXXX advised he became extremely afraid and ran away leaving his firearm (XXXX) in the front driver’s side door as he ran away.” I have so many questions.

WSB June 10, 2026 (4:18 pm)

If you listen to police radio, on every call the call-taker asks about weapons. That’s what they have to do so police know what they’re getting into, and that is highly likely how that played into thi. Listening to some of the exchanges “live” as this was happening, officers at one point told dispatch they couldn’t find the victim, and she responded that he said he was hiding in the bushes and afraid to come out because he thought he’d get shot.

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