An early Thursday burst of gunfire in West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood left one person reported injured and rattled residents across the area. Officers and medics moved in on streets near the neighborhood’s commercial spine while investigators searched for evidence. The scene also involved reports of property damage and a vehicle collision near the local police facility.
According to West Seattle Blog, police said a car crashed near the Seattle Police Department’s Southwest Precinct and its occupants fled on foot toward the nearby Home Depot. The outlet reports that officers located an “automatic rifle” inside that vehicle and that at least one building was struck by a bullet. In that early update, officials had not released a suspect description or detailed condition of the injured person.
Police Response and How Neighbors Can Help
Seattle police are investigating the incident and processing the crash scene, and the department is again asking anyone with doorbell, dash-cam or Ring video to come forward. Per the Seattle Police Department blotter, detectives urge people with footage or tips to call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206‑233‑5000 or to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. Southwest Precinct officers were among the first on scene, according to the initial neighborhood reporting.
High Point’s Recent Pattern
This episode is the latest in a run of shots-fired calls in High Point and nearby blocks this spring, where officers have repeatedly recovered shell casings and documented struck windows and vehicles. As documented by gunfire rattles High Point, neighborhood coverage shows repeated overnight gunfire has left residents on edge and detectives canvassing for video and witnesses. That local pattern helps explain why West Seattle reporters and neighbors were quick to share radio traffic and scene notes…