Category Archives: Crime

Suspicious death investigated at encampments below Capitol Hill I-5 overpass — UPDATE

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The Seattle Police Department says there were “suspicious circumstances” after a person was found dead last week near encampments under the Pike and Pine overpasses of I-5 below Plymouth Pillars Park.

A man who told police he was coming to visit. friend at the encampment area above I-5 reported the body around 12:30 PM Wednesday.

Seattle Fire was called to the scene and confirmed the death. “Upon closer inspection, there were signs of suspicious circumstances,” police investigating the scene reported. Continue reading →

Suspect in September deadly shooting at 10th and Pike charged with murder

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The suspect arrested in the September deadly shooting of Robert Fleeks at 10th and Pike has been charged with murder

The King County Prosecutor’s office has charged De’Andre Todd, 27, with murder in the second degree.

He has not yet entered a plea.

“In this case he shot the victim, who had just taken a bite of pizza, at close range multiple times in the head and neck,” prosecutors write. “The victim had not drawn a weapon and posed no threat to the defendant.” Continue reading →

Medical examiner: Death of man found near Freeway Park was drug-fueled accident

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The death of the man found critically injured and bleeding near the convention center and Freeway Park last Saturday night has been ruled an accident.

The King County Medical Examiner says Joseph Manuel Martinez died of “acute drug intoxication” in the November 15th incident. Continue reading →

Police make arrest in September deadly shooting at 10th and Pike

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From SPD’s arrest report

The Seattle Police Department has used security video provided by nearby Pike/Pine businesses and apartment dwellers plus evidence collected through the city’s traffic camera system by the SPD Real-Time Crime Center to make an arrest in a September deadly shooting on Capitol Hill.

The 27-year-old suspect was taken into custody Monday afternoon in Burien after a foot chase and struggle, police said.

26-year-old Robert Fleeks was shot and killed on September 17th inside a gold Chevy Tahoe he was driving at 10th and Pike, one of two murders in the area in three weeks including an October slaying in front of the nearby Harvard QFC. CHS reported on the lack of updates on the cases Monday as police were making the arrest in the September case.

According to court documents, Fleeks was ambushed by his assailant and three accomplices as he sat in his car on 10th Ave the night of September 17th just minutes after the victim had purchased pizza nearby. Fleeks “still had pizza in his mouth as if he was eating when he was shot,” police say. Continue reading →

CARE Department ‘solo dispatch’ and new Real-Time Crime Center leadership at East Precinct the focus as officials talk Capitol Hill public safety in 2026

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Last year, the focus was a plan for surveillance cameras in Pike/Pine, a new East Precinct headquarters for CARE Department crisis responders, and a new Capitol Hill community safety coordinator. Those all came to pass.

Monday night, the focus for the next big steps in neighborhood safety was centered on growth of the CARE Department to take on more work responding to crisis calls across Capitol Hill, the East Precinct, and Seattle.

Meanwhile, a Seattle Police Department leadership change at the East Precinct and new strategies to address safety for nightlife crowds on Capitol Hill are also making a difference, officials said.

Calling it “inexcusable” for a city not to grow her department faster, CARE Chief Amy Barden told the crowd at Monday night’s Capitol Hill Community Safety Social sponsored by the GSBA chamber of commerce her department of dispatchers and crisis first responders will grow in numbers in 2026 — and responsibility. Continue reading →

Suspect charged in October arson that threatened Neighbours

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Recent charges from Tait’s jail registry entry

A man with a troubling history of arson arrests has been charged for a November fire that threatened Capitol Hill’s Neighbours nightclub.

David Tait has been charged with first degree arson for the Sunday night, October 2nd fire police say was set outside the Broadway club and triggered the venue’s fire alarms but fortunately caused no serious damage or injuries. Continue reading →

No updates from SPD in Pike/Pine deadly shootings

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A fundraiser is hoped to help raise money for Jameson’s headstone

This fundraiser helped raise money to support the family of Rober Fleeks

The Seattle Police Department continues to investigate two deadly shootings that took place within three weeks of each other on Capitol Hill this fall as families have called for justice.

18-year-old Jaydon Jameson was killed and a second victim was shot in the leg in a shooting at Broadway and Pike the night of October 9th.

26-year-old Robert Fleeks was shot and killed a few blocks away on September 17th inside a gold Chevy Tahoe he was driving at 10th and Pike.

Police have released few details in either shooting but have asked the public for help in its investigations. Continue reading →

Seattle Police investigating as man found seriously injured dies near Freeway Park — UPDATE

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A man was reportedly found down with critical injuries  near Freeway Park and died Saturday night. The Seattle Police Department says it is investigating.

Police and Seattle Fire were called to the area of the park and the Seattle Convention Center near Pike and Hubbell Place just before 6:30 PM where a 911 caller reported the injured man down and apparently the victim of an assault.

According to SPD radio updates, the victim was dead before police could arrive. Continue reading →

Police search after shots fired in 21st Ave E incident involving Amazon delivery truck

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Police were looking for the shooter who reportedly drove away after opening fire in an incident involving an Amazon delivery truck in the street along 21st Ave E in front of the Holy Names Academy late Friday afternoon. There were no reported injuries.

Gunfire was reported in the area just after 4 PM and police located at least two shell casings at the scene near the Amazon vehicle just south of 21st and Aloha, according to East Precinct radio updates. Continue reading →

Seattle Police’s 2025 ‘Public Safety Survey’ process is underway

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“The Seattle Public Safety Survey” process run by a Seattle University research effort is underway again this year.

The Seattle Police Department says it has used the annual process to help shape its approach to policing specific communities and neighborhoods in the city. Continue reading →