Another round of late-night gunfire had West Seattle neighbors on edge Monday, after multiple 911 callers reported shots near 29th Ave SW and SW Brandon Street. Seattle police responding to the area confirmed at least one instance of gunfire and said they found shell casings at the intersection. Officers canvassed nearby blocks for evidence well into the night, and there were no reports of injuries.
According to the West Seattle Blog, officers told dispatch they had located shell casings at 29th SW and SW Brandon after several callers reported hearing shots. Dispatch traffic at the time did not indicate any victims.
Police Logs Show Recurring Calls
Seattle police records show SW Brandon has seen more than its share of “shots fired” calls in recent months. A June SPD blotter post noted officers recovered evidence after reports of gunfire in the 3900 block of SW Brandon. According to the Seattle Police Blotter, many of those incidents ended with spent shell casings collected but no injured victims located.
Neighbors Say This Feels Familiar
Local coverage and residents have described a pattern of similar late-night shootings, with shell casings turning up on nearby blocks and unease growing in the Delridge–High Point corridor. Recent reporting on gunfire rattling High Point, casings littering a 30th SW block detailed several incidents where officers again found multiple spent casings after calls in the same general area.
How To Help
If you witnessed the incident or captured any video, Seattle Police ask that you call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000 or the non-emergency line at 206-625-5011 - call 911 for emergencies. The department routinely urges anyone with information or footage to contact investigators; see a recent blotter post for guidance. The Seattle Police Blotter lists the tip line for detective inquiries.
We will update this post when Seattle Police release an incident number or provide further details. For immediate emergencies, always call 911.
