Seattle police arrested a 44-year-old man who reportedly fired shots into the air and pointed a gun at two people in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The incident happened around Harvard Avenue and East Pike Street. Officers arrived at the scene at about 1:20 a.m. on February 10th. They found the suspect with a handgun and a holster.
Witnesses said the man was shouting, drew his gun in an alley, and fired shots into the air before pointing the gun at people. No one was hit by the gunfire, but one person said a shot was fired in their direction. The suspect was then arrested without any further incident.
After the arrest, Seattle police found the handgun used in the incident. They also found 9mm casings at the scene, indicating the type of ammunition used. They noted potential damage to a nearby building, possibly from the gunfire.
Several witnesses identified the suspect as the person firing shots nearby. Their statements were important in the arrest and charges against the suspect.
After the arrest, the suspect was taken to the King County Jail. He is charged with two counts of assault related to the incident. The investigation is ongoing, with Seattle police working to ensure the safety of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.