Police shoot man wielding knife at West Seattle precinct

Knife-wielding man shot, killed by Seattle police

Seattle police say officers shot and killed a man who was wielding a knife after attempting de-escalation tactics at the Southwest Precinct.

SEATTLE - Seattle police say officers shot and killed a man who was wielding a knife after attempting de-escalation tactics at the Southwest Precinct.

The shooting happened shortly after noon in the 2300 block of SW Webster Street in West Seattle.

What they're saying:

Chief Shon Barnes said that around 12:18 p.m., officers encountered a man armed with a knife inside the secure lot of the precinct. Officers attempted de-escalation tactics, including the use of a less-than-lethal device, but were ultimately unsuccessful. He said an officer fired their gun, striking and killing the man.

RAW: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes on West Seattle police shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes gives an update after officers shot a man who was wielding a knife at the Southwest Precinct.

Chief Barnes said that the incident is currently under investigation by the Force Investigation Team and the Office of Police Accountability, and that any body-worn camera footage will be released within 72 hours.

Barnes emphasized the importance of transparency and working with the community to address ongoing challenges, such as mental health issues, that can lead to these types of incidents.

(FOX 13 Seattle)

The chief also acknowledged the recent extension of the CARES program by the mayor, which aims to provide a co-responder model with mental health professionals to assist in such situations.

The suspect has not been identified.

Man shot, killed by police at West Seattle precinct

A man was shot and killed by Seattle police after he entered the West Seattle precinct's parking lot armed with a knife.

The Source: Information in this story comes from the Seattle Police Department. Chief Shon Barnes held a news conference that can be seen in its entirety at the top of this story.