Tuesday evening on Fauntleroy Way SW was anything but quiet after a rock crashed through a second-story window and police say a gun was fired at an apartment building in the 4700 block. Responding officers reported finding a single cartridge casing along with what they described as bullet damage to the building while collecting evidence at the scene. The Seattle Police Department logged the case as incident number 26-140365 and says the incident remains under investigation.
According to a summary cited by the West Seattle Blog, "At 1819 hours, witnesses heard glass breaking and then heard a gunshot" in the 4700 block of Fauntleroy Way SW, which triggered multiple 911 calls. Officers located a broken second-story window, documented apparent bullet damage, and recovered a single cartridge casing, the summary noted. The blog also reported that evidence and photos indicate both a large rock and a gun were involved, and that private video captured a person in the area shortly before the damage occurred.
Where it happened
The incident unfolded next to the Maris apartment complex at 4722 Fauntleroy Way SW, a newer multifamily project in the West Seattle Junction area. The developer listing from Legacy Partners identifies the property and its unit count. The stretch of Fauntleroy Way SW blends apartment living with ground-floor businesses, and neighbors say disruptions like this hit differently on such a busy corridor.
Investigation and how to help
Seattle Police say officers collected physical evidence at the scene and are continuing to investigate under incident number 26-140365. Anyone with video, photos, or other information is asked to contact the department. Guidance on submitting footage or turning over evidence is available through the Seattle Police Southwest Precinct. For emergencies, call 911. For past incidents or to share tips, call the SPD non-emergency line at (206) 625-5011 and reference the case number.
Neighbors' accounts and video
As reported by the West Seattle Blog, residents at Maris shared a photo of the shattered window and described a vehicle they associated with the incident as a "black, older-model Lexus." The private video referenced in the police summary reportedly shows a person in the area just before the gunshot and window damage. Investigators have not announced any arrests, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact SPD and mention incident 26-140365 when submitting tips.
