Saturday night in West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood ended with police combing the 6000 block of 30th SW, where officers say they recovered multiple spent shell casings after a round of reported gunfire. No injuries have been confirmed, and detectives spent the evening canvassing for witnesses and video.
What Officers Found On Scene
Responding to a flurry of 911 calls, officers told dispatch they had located spent shell casings in the 6000 block of 30th SW and later discovered a second grouping of casings nearby, according to West Seattle Blog. The investigation centered on High Point as officers documented evidence along the block.
Witness Accounts From The Block
Witnesses told dispatch that the shots appeared to have come from someone in a newer-model black four-door BMW, and officers reported that they had “found a second grouping of casings” while processing the scene, as reported by West Seattle Blog. In the hours after the initial call, police had not reported any arrests.
Injuries, Arrests And How To Help
As of the latest update, there were no reported injuries and no immediate word of arrests, officials said. Seattle police are asking anyone with information, video, or other evidence to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000 or to use the department’s online crime-reporting page for non-emergencies, per the Seattle Police Department online reporting guidance.
Why Neighbors Are On Edge
High Point has seen multiple reported shootings this year, a pattern that has ratcheted up neighborhood concern and spurred calls for added patrols and outreach. An incident in March also left shell casings behind but no reported injuries, as reported in coverage of how alley gunfire jolts High Point. Local residents and community leaders have been pushing for a mix of enforcement and community-based responses to tamp down the recurring bursts of gunfire.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who saw or heard anything in High Point on Saturday evening, or who has doorbell, Ring, or dashcam footage from the area, is urged to contact Seattle police and reference the incident location and time so detectives can follow up.
