First Response: Shooting in the Greenwood/Licton Springs neighborhood leave man in critical condition

January 27th, 2026 - Greenwood - Licton Springs neighborhood

"Seattle police officers are investigating a shooting in North Seattle early this morning that left a 20-year-old man in critical condition.

At 12:45 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting near the 1000 block of North 98th Street. There, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided emergency medical treatment to the victim until the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) arrived and took over care.

SFD transported the man to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. HMC staff are currently preparing the victim for surgery.

Police determined that multiple suspects shot the victim while he was sitting inside of his car near North 98th Street and Aurora Avenue North. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted,"

Source, SPD Blotter 

First Response: Officers arrest burglary suspect in the Greenwood/Licton Springs neighborhood

 January 15th - Greenwood - Licton Springs neighborhood

"At 0947 hours, officers responded to a residential burglary in the 8700 block of Aurora Av N. Officers developed probable cause for the suspect and determined he was barricaded inside his apartment. Officers requested HNT and obtained a warrant. The suspect was arrested without further incident a few hours later. "

Source, SPD Blotter 

First Response: Seattle Police Department Chief Shon F. Barnes, Ph.D., responds after receiving reports of suspected I.C.E. activity.

January 8th, 2026 - Seattle, WA 

"On Jan. 7, the Seattle Police Department received a call from a concerned community member reporting that three unidentified men were approached and arrested by ICE agents.

Officers responded to the community call about a possible armed abduction in North Seattle. The officers on scene verified the individuals were there conducting federal law enforcement duties and documented the interaction after speaking with supervisors.

I want to emphasize what I have been sharing with concerned community members for months: The Seattle Police Department is here to keep people safe, regardless of anyone’s immigration status. The City of Seattle is a welcoming city and we abide by all State laws and regulations that prohibit the Seattle Police Department’s participation in immigration enforcement. We have no authority over federal agents, but we will document all incidents and protect the rights of all people in the city.

As your Chief of Police, I will keep my promise to communicate what we learn so you are aware and to prevent misinformation. We are here to serve and protect all the people of Seattle. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please reach out to the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. They have resources available online for your convenience. If you have a life safety emergency, please call 911.

-Shon F. Barnes Ph.D.

Chief of Police

Seattle Police Department"

-Source, SPD Blotter