14-year-old arrested after 2 Seattle officers shot at during pursuit
2 Seattle police officers shot at during pursuit
Seattle Police say two of their officers were shot at Monday afternoon during a pursuit in North Seattle.
SEATTLE - A 14-year-old boy is in custody following a drive-by shooting, police pursuit, and another shooting that was possibly targeted at two officers, Seattle Police say.
The first shooting happened Monday at 2:12 p.m. on Sandpoint Way Northeast, near the Sand Point neighborhood.
Police determined a maroon Honda minivan shot at a white transport van. The victim left the scene and was not located.
SPD says the Honda fled, and officers began a pursuit. The vehicle allegedly drove recklessly into oncoming traffic and reached estimated speeds of 90 mph during the chase.
Then, at 2:20 p.m., Seattle Police say a witness reported that someone in the passenger seat of the vehicle was shooting at officers. It happened in North Seattle near the intersection of Northeast 137th Street and 15th Avenue Northeast.
The officers were uninjured and their patrol vehicle was not struck by gunfire, however multiple 9mm shell casings were recovered at the scene.
The Honda was eventually found abandoned more than an hour later. The minivan was previously reported stolen Sunday night in the Magnolia neighborhood.
Officers say they located video evidence of one of the suspects running away. He was recognized as a teen previously arrested on September 13 for possession of a stolen vehicle and taking a motor vehicle without permission.
Officers arrested the teen at his home and booked him for drive-by shooting, unlawful possession of a firearm, and felony assault.
Police say another suspect was investigated and released by officers at the North Precinct pending further information.
This case remains under investigation.
Featured
WA man claims to swallow fentanyl to avoid arrest during police pursuit
A high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Thurston County ended with the arrest of a man who claimed he had taken 1.5 grams of fentanyl.
MORE NEWS FROM FOX SEATTLE
Sentenced at 16, survivor details harrowing abuse at WA juvenile facility
Boeing to lay off nearly 2,200 WA workers in December
Bryan Kohberger's defense challenges DNA evidence, warrants in ID quadruple murder case
Nonprofit names Seattle's UW among top anti-Jewish colleges in US
Woman shot in Chinatown-International District
'Chicken Scam Lady' spotted in Tacoma, accused of striking again in Auburn, Kent
'Belltown Hellcat' faces Renton court again over assault on his mother
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily Fox Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX Seattle FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.