Bat-Wielding Screamer Spooks Seattle Light Rail Riders

Sound Transit put Link light rail riders on alert Monday after a report of a person described as menacing who was yelling and waving a bat on a station platform. The agency reminded riders to call 911 for emergencies and shared a dedicated security line for non-emergency reports.

Your safety is our top priority. In an emergency, always call 911. For non-emergency services or to report a security incident, call or text 206-398-5268. X

— Sound Transit – 🚆 🚈 🚍 (@SoundTransit) May 4, 2026

What Sound Transit Posted

In a post on X, Sound Transit told riders, “Your safety is our top priority,” and reiterated that anyone facing an emergency should call 911, while non-emergency issues can go to the agency’s security line at 206-398-5268, as posted by Sound Transit. The report described an individual on a Link platform who was screaming and waving a bat, and the agency urged anyone with information to contact security. The notice did not include details about any arrests…..

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