There were numerous mentions on Twitter and Facebook after a rapid and large police response was spotted streaming north on Broadway and 10th Ave E just after 9p Saturday night. We usually try to get the word out quick in a situation like that as we learn details of what is happening. Sorry that last night that we didn’t have more to share as we collected information. We’ve learned the response was to Harvard Ave E along I-5 where medics had responded to a report that a man was attempting to overdose on pills. We haven’t confirmed what precipitated it but a fast back-up call went out which usually indicates some kind of potential threat to an officer.

The man was transported to Harborview. We don’t have any updates on his condition.

CHS respects the sensitivity of covering suicide and attempts to cover these stories by sharing the facts in a responsible manner that provides information about what is happening on the streets and in the community around you. Here are two resources to help those in need: National suicide-prevention hotline: 800-SUICIDE. Local Crisis Clinic: (206) 461-3222.