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Two individuals were shot on a King County Metro bus in Tukwila on February 17, 2025, leading to a significant police presence and the closure of Southcenter Boulevard as authorities searched for fleeing suspects. The investigation is ongoing, with the King County Sheriff’s Office Metro Unit in charge, and the motives behind the shooting remain unclear.
One person is in custody following a shooting on southbound Interstate 5 in South Seattle, which occurred Tuesday afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although the incident caused significant traffic delays due to a vehicle fire in SeaTac. The Washington State Patrol is currently investigating the incident.
A Kent Police officer shot a 58-year-old man from Des Moines who allegedly threatened himself and family members with a firearm before fleeing his home on February 14, 2025. The incident unfolded in the Woodmont neighborhood, leading to a police search and ultimately the shooting at a nearby beach, where the man was subsequently hospitalized. The Valley Independent Investigative Team is investigating the incident, and the involved officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Two individuals were detained following a police pursuit that ended in a crash into a building in West Seattle. The incident began after deputies responded to reports of gunshots in Burien and located the suspect vehicle, leading to a chase that concluded with the suspects crashing and being hospitalized. Both suspects are reported to be in stable condition.
King County Sgt. Henry McLauchlan, notable for being the first to identify serial killer Ted Bundy, has retired after 46 years of dedicated service. Recognized by Burien's police chief, McLauchlan's career included significant contributions to the Gary Ridgway case and a focus on crime reduction alongside mental health professionals. His retirement marks the end of an era for local law enforcement.
A 35-year-old woman was carjacked at gunpoint by multiple suspects in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood early Friday morning. The suspects fled the scene in her black Subaru Forrester but were later involved in a police chase that ended in Burien, where they managed to escape. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to search for the suspects.