Police shut down a stretch of High Point Drive SW near the 6300 block Tuesday evening after reports of gunfire turned the street into a crime scene. One driver told officers a bullet had punched through the windshield of their pickup. No injuries were reported, and authorities had not released any description of a suspect or what may have led up to the shooting.
Police response and initial details
According to West Seattle Blog, officers quickly cordoned off the area while they processed the scene and spoke with the driver whose windshield was hit. The outlet reported that investigators at the time had not identified a suspect or confirmed any injuries as they worked the block. West Seattle Blog noted its update went up Tuesday evening as police were still on scene.
High Point's recent pattern
High Point has been seeing a troubling run of shots-fired calls this year, with officers recovering shell casings on nearby blocks and canvassing for witnesses after evening incidents. As gunfire rattles High Point coverage has documented, neighborhood-focused reporting has tracked several such investigations, while The Seattle Times has detailed fatal and injurious shootings in the area that highlight why residents are so on edge. That pattern has neighbors pushing for more follow-up and more video evidence to help detectives connect the dots.
How to help investigators
Per the Seattle Police Department blotter, anyone with information, Ring or dash-cam video, or other footage is urged to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000 or submit an anonymous tip. The department routinely asks the public to share footage and eyewitness accounts so detectives can chase down leads. Police say the investigation into Tuesday's gunfire remains active.
What we know now
Officers stayed in the area to collect evidence, document the damage to the pickup, and keep knocking on doors in search of witnesses and video. As West Seattle Blog reported, there was still no description of a shooter and no confirmed injuries at the time of its latest update. Anyone who saw or recorded anything around the time of the gunfire is urged to contact Seattle police so detectives can follow up.
