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Seattle police officers shoot, kill armed suspect in SODO neighborhood

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Published  October 30, 2025 5:57pm PDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 13 Seattle
Seattle police shoot, kill man with knife in SODO

Seattle police shoot, kill man with knife in SODO

Three Seattle police officers shot and killed a man that was allegedly wielding a knife in the SODO neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

The Brief

    • Seattle police officers shot and killed an armed suspect in the SODO neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
    • At least three officers were involved, and an attempt to disarm the suspect using less-lethal rounds was unsuccessful.
    • The King County Independent Force Investigations Team is taking over the case.

SEATTLE - Multiple Seattle police officers shot and killed an armed suspect in the SODO neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

What we know:

It happened near 5th Avenue South and South Holgate Street at about 4:15 p.m.

According to Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, multiple people called 911 to report a man armed with an axe and possibly a knife.

Chief Barnes said officers responded to the scene, tried talking to the suspect, and attempted to disarm him with less lethal 40mm rounds, but were unsuccessful.

At one point, the suspect took out a handgun, and at least three officers fired at the suspect, according to police. He later died at the scene.

SODO fatal OIS

The King County Independent Force Investigations Team is now leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

Traffic is expected to be closed near the scene for an extended amount of time. Drivers should avoid the area.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department.

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