Intense emotions during first appearance of suspect accused of killing Seattle business owner
A King County Jail courtroom erupted with emotion as the suspect in the death of a beloved Seattle business owner had his first appearance. The suspect, Ashton Lefall, is accused of killing D’Vonne Pickett Jr. in the Central District on Wednesday.
A King County Jail courtroom erupted with emotion as the suspect in the death of a beloved Seattle business owner had his first appearance. The suspect, Ashton Lefall, is accused of killing D’Vonne Pickett Jr. in the Central District on Wednesday.
Community honors legacy of beloved business owner killed in Seattle's Central District
More than just a successful businessman—Pickett was a devoted father, husband, youth sports coach student-athlete at Seattle University and played professional basketball internationally. Thursday, cries from his mother echoed through the streets as she stood at the memorial in disbelief that her son and all of his accomplishments will be a memory.
More than just a successful businessman—Pickett was a devoted father, husband, youth sports coach student-athlete at Seattle University and played professional basketball internationally. Thursday, cries from his mother echoed through the streets as she stood at the memorial in disbelief that her son and all of his accomplishments will be a memory.
Suspect in death of beloved Central District businessman charged
Seattle Police arrested a suspect after a man was shot and killed in the Central District neighborhood. Detectives believe the suspect is linked to another homicide and multiple shooting investigations.
Seattle Police arrested a suspect after a man was shot and killed in the Central District neighborhood. Detectives believe the suspect is linked to another homicide and multiple shooting investigations.
VIDEO: Seattle Police search for man who cornered a woman in an elevator, violently beat her
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who followed a woman into her Central District apartment building, and violently beat her inside an elevator last spring.
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who followed a woman into her Central District apartment building, and violently beat her inside an elevator last spring.
Seattle organization hosts Black-owned business expo in observance of Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Africatown Community Land Trust celebrated and showcased local Black entrepreneurship at the Black Wall Street Expo and Marketplace.
In observance of Memorial Day, Africatown Community Land Trust celebrated and showcased local Black entrepreneurship at the Black Wall Street Expo and Marketplace.
Artist restores defaced Seattle MLK mural with 18K donations
James Crespinel originally painted the Martin Luther King Jr. mural in 1995, and has returned several times to touch up and restore his work.
James Crespinel originally painted the Martin Luther King Jr. mural in 1995, and has returned several times to touch up and restore his work.
Local businesses hit by vandals, SPD says crime is on the rise
Businesses in the Central District say they just can’t catch a break as crime is on the rise.
Businesses in the Central District say they just can’t catch a break as crime is on the rise.
Central District stabbing leaves man seriously injured
Seattle police are investigating after a man was stabbed Wednesday in the Central District.
Seattle police are investigating after a man was stabbed Wednesday in the Central District.
Man shot, killed in Central District
Seattle police are investigating after a man was fatally shot Sunday evening in the Central District.
Seattle police are investigating after a man was fatally shot Sunday evening in the Central District.
Man injured in Central District shooting
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured overnight.
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured overnight.
Man dead in Central District shooting
Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in Seattle’s Central District.
Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in Seattle’s Central District.
Seattle-based Ezell's Famous Chicken offers grants to Black-owned businesses across region
Seattle-based Ezell’s Famous Chicken is partnering with DoorDash to offer 20 grants to Black-owned businesses and organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle-based Ezell’s Famous Chicken is partnering with DoorDash to offer 20 grants to Black-owned businesses and organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
Africatown-Central District lifts up over 100 black-owned businesses in remembrance of Tulsa Race Massacre
More than 150 black-owned businesses set up booths and tents for a street sale in the Central District on Monday.
More than 150 black-owned businesses set up booths and tents for a street sale in the Central District on Monday.
Demonstrators march in solidarity for immigrant workers in Seattle on May Day
A call for action supporting immigrant workers echoed through the streets of Seattle’s Central District on Saturday. Dozens of demonstrators participated in the annual Worker’s Rights March, recognized on May 1st as International Worker’s Day.
A call for action supporting immigrant workers echoed through the streets of Seattle’s Central District on Saturday. Dozens of demonstrators participated in the annual Worker’s Rights March, recognized on May 1st as International Worker’s Day.
Gas leak 'secured' on E. Cherry Street in Seattle's Central District, crews working to restore power
Seattle Fire Department crews evacuated buildings in the 2700 block of E. Cherry Street in the Central District due to a natural gas leak that ignited.
Seattle Fire Department crews evacuated buildings in the 2700 block of E. Cherry Street in the Central District due to a natural gas leak that ignited.
Police: Deadly Seattle shooting in Central District appears random
Through an ongoing investigation, the Seattle Police Department has determined that there is no connection between the victims and the suspect a deadly shooting.
Through an ongoing investigation, the Seattle Police Department has determined that there is no connection between the victims and the suspect a deadly shooting.
Neighbors reeling after police kill armed suspect during shooting in Seattle's Central District
Neighbors in the Central District in Seattle are reeling after Seattle Police shoot and kill a person accused of shooting two other people late Tuesday night.
Neighbors in the Central District in Seattle are reeling after Seattle Police shoot and kill a person accused of shooting two other people late Tuesday night.
Crowds wear masks to march in Seattle honoring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Salutes and tributes for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were on display around the Puget Sound on Monday to celebrate the national holiday. The minister and civil rights icon was killed nearly 52 years ago, but his empowering message is as strong now as it was in the 60's.
Salutes and tributes for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were on display around the Puget Sound on Monday to celebrate the national holiday. The minister and civil rights icon was killed nearly 52 years ago, but his empowering message is as strong now as it was in the 60's.
Authorities investigate 7 arsons in Seattle's Central District
A string of arsons has people in one Seattle neighborhood looking out for the culprit. The Seattle Fire Department said seven intentional fires were set in the Central District beginning December 4th.
A string of arsons has people in one Seattle neighborhood looking out for the culprit. The Seattle Fire Department said seven intentional fires were set in the Central District beginning December 4th.