The following comes via our news partner seattlepi.com: Felon arrested in deadly shooting near Woodland Park By LEVI PULKKINEN Seattle police have arrested a 33-year-old man suspected in a deadly shooting earlier this month near Green Lake. Arrested Tuesday afternoon, the man is suspected of killing Precious Reed Jr., who was shot to death on Feb. 21 in Woodland Park, a King County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman said. Reed, 31, died at Harborview Medical Center of a gunshot wound to the head. Like his victim, the man suspected in his slaying has a significant criminal history. He is expected to appear in court…
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SPD reports occupied burglary at Green Lake home
Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator Terrie Johnston shares the following information: Please be aware that yesterday and today, in the early morning hours, 3 occupied burglaries occurred – 2 in Maple Leaf neighborhood and 1 near Greenlake. It appears that the victims in all cases believed that they may have left their doors unlocked. Wallets, cash, credit cards, purse, Nook and car keys were taken. Subsequently, the victims’ cars were also stolen. Unfortunately, in one of the stolen vehicles, the victim reported leaving his cell phone, wallet (social security card inside); and expensive ski equipment. Our Burglary/Theft detectives are working closely with…
Family identifies Woodland Park shooting victim
KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reports that the family of a man who shot and killed near Green Lake on Monday has identified him as Reverend Precious Reed. Reed was a father of four, the family told KIRO.
SPD asks for help with homicide and shooting investigations
The Seattle Police Department is asking for public assistance in addressing a recent sharp rise in violent crime: Recently there has been an increase in violent crime in many of our neighborhoods. The Seattle Police Department views this increase as a public safety emergency. To date, the Seattle Police Department is investigating nine homicides, and many shootings that could have easily become homicides. Seattle Police detectives are investigating each and every one of these incidents, but they cannot solve these crimes alone. Investigators need the public’s assistance with information and tips if they are to solve cases. Anyone with information…
UPDATE: Shooting victim had troubled past
Casey McNerthney of seattlepi.com shared the following information about the man who was found shot yesterday evening in Woodland Park: A man shot three times Monday at Woodland Park died at Harborview Medical Center, hospital staff said Tuesday. The man, whom authorities identified as a victim, had a violent history that included drug convictions, theft, eluding police and unlawful firearm possession, court documents show. Investigators have not released a suspect description. Police were called at 5:18 p.m. to the 6000 block of Aurora Avenue North, a short walk from the Green Lake trail and the Woodland Park off leash area. Homicide detectives were called to…
