Police and Seattle Fire Department medics rushed to West Seattle on Friday evening after a caller reported what they believed was a dead body near the southwest entrance to Westcrest Park. The response focused on 8th Avenue SW near SW Henderson Street, where officers confirmed a person was deceased at the scene. Neighbors described a substantial emergency presence as crews blocked off the area and investigators began their work.
According to West Seattle Blog, dispatch audio captured police and fire units being sent to the 8th SW/SW Henderson area after a report of what the caller believed was "a dead body." Responders later radioed that the person was dead, and the outlet reported it was checking with the Seattle Fire Department for any details from medics. Publicly, that is all that has been released so far.
Where It Happened
Westcrest Park is located at 9000 8th Ave SW, with its southwest entrance situated just off 8th Avenue, according to Seattle Parks and Recreation. City facility records list the Seattle Police Mounted Patrol at 9200 8th Ave SW, a short distance from the park, per city facility documents. The park has already seen police activity this year, including a late-night gunfire scare reported in March.
What Authorities Say
Officials have not released any information about the person’s identity or how they died. As West Seattle Blog notes, investigators were processing the scene Friday night while the outlet continued seeking additional details from the Seattle Fire Department.
How To Help
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant video is asked to contact Seattle police through the Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000 or the non-emergency number at 206-625-5011, according to the Seattle Police Blotter. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
This story will be updated as soon as Seattle police or fire officials release more information. For now, neighbors and local outlets are keeping a close eye on developments around Westcrest Park.
