SPD investigating after man shot in leg at Capitol Hill encampment

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg in a Saturday morning altercation at an encampment near Belmont and E Denny Way.

According to SPD, the victim was taken by private vehicle to a North Seattle hospital where police were called just before 8 AM Saturday. Continue reading

‘Shots fired at the Baltic Room’ — Two hit in Capitol Hill shootout

Two people were shot including one who was taken into custody and Seattle Police had to hold back a hostile crowd in closing time gunfire at Pike/Pine club The Baltic Room early Saturday.

SPD confirmed the shootings and said one person was in custody following the 2 AM melee outside the lower Pine club.

According to East Precinct radio reports, two victims suffered gunshot injuries to their legs and one of the victims at the hospital was to be arrested. It was not clear if there were other victims not found at the scene or if police were looking for additional shooters. Continue reading