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Police Arrest Armed Man Near Space Needle on New Year’s Eve

Detectives have referred the case to the City Attorney for potential charges.

Overview

  • Witnesses reported a 21-year-old man holding a partially concealed shotgun and facing the fireworks crowd near the Pacific Science Center around 7:20 p.m.
  • Officers arrested the suspect without incident and recovered the shotgun, while also finding he carried a handgun and multiple rounds of ammunition.
  • Police said the suspect had a valid concealed carry permit despite the arrest for alleged unlawful use of weapons.
  • Seattle’s arson bomb squad located and swept the suspect’s vehicle and reported no explosives or additional weapons.
  • The man was booked into King County Jail and was issued a one-year trespass warning for the Seattle Center as the investigation continues.