A 51-year-old man was arrested for homicide following a standoff with Seattle police SWAT in North Seattle. The incident began at 11:45 a.m. with a call about threats involving a knife at a residence on the 1100 block of North 84th Street, Seattle Police Department Blotter reports.
Officers found a man with critical injuries who was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by the Seattle Fire Department. The suspect barricaded himself inside the home, leading to nearly five hours of negotiations and a SWAT intervention. He was arrested after exiting the residence, with less-lethal tools used.
The Homicide and Crime Scene Investigation Units processed the scene, and the King County Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. The suspect is expected to face charges and remain in King County Jail pending further investigation.
