A woman was reported shot and a suspect was barricaded inside an E Madison apartment unit in a standoff with police early Friday.

The Seattle Police Department said it was investigating an “officer involved shooting” during the incident.

According to East Precinct radio updates, police were called to the Broadmoor Manor apartment building near 32nd and Madison to a reported disturbance involving a man and a woman yelling just before 5 AM.

Arriving officers reported a woman yelling for help just after 5 AM when police reported the suspect began shooting and could be seen reloading. At least one Seattle Police officer also reported opening fire.

The woman was reported down and hit in the building’s courtyard where SPD was finally able to enter and move her to a safe location along Madison west of the building. Continue reading →