West Seattle residents spent part of Wednesday on edge as Seattle police raced to multiple gunfire calls in the Delridge area near 24th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Henderson Street. Officers detained one person during the flurry of responses, and authorities reported no injuries.
According to West Seattle Blog, scanner chatter and radio traffic showed an initial gunfire report around 1 p.m., another possible incident in the 4 p.m. hour, and a separate dispatch after 5 p.m. The outlet cites radio traffic stating that “radio exchanges indicate someone was detained,” while noting police had not immediately confirmed the status of any related case.
Police response and precinct activity
Officers from Seattle Police Department’s Southwest Precinct fanned out through Delridge after the calls, checking nearby blocks for evidence and potential witnesses. The precinct has been busy with similar incidents in recent days; SPD Blotter describes earlier shots‑fired activity, including a recent report where officers heard shots near the precinct itself and then checked the 6700 block of Delridge Way Southwest.
Neighborhood reporting and pattern
Local crime‑watch coverage has been logging a steady run of shots‑fired calls around West Seattle this spring, and residents say the drumbeat of reports is wearing thin. West Seattle Blog continues to post real‑time updates as new scanner traffic comes in and patrol units respond.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with video, photos or other tips to contact investigators. The SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line is 206‑233‑5000, and 911 should be used for emergencies. Investigators say that doorbell and dash‑cam footage can be key to identifying suspects and backing up what officers hear over the radio, per SPD Blotter.
The investigation is ongoing, and police say they plan to follow up on all leads and any forensic evidence recovered. Officials had not released additional details at the time of publication, with more information expected as detectives finish their canvass and evidence review.
