Notification of Criminal Incident – Seattle Campus
March 17, 2023
Shooting
This message is being communicated to all faculty, staff and Seattle campus students with the approval of the UW Police Department. This message is sent in the interest of public safety and in compliance with federal law requiring timely warning notification of crimes committed on or near campus. This is not a UW Alert message. For information regarding UW Alert and to sign up to receive UW Alert notifications, visit www.uwalert.org.
Seattle police are investigating a shooting involving two vehicles that occurred in the 4200 block of Roosevelt Way NE. On Thursday, March 16, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the driver of one vehicle fired at another vehicle while traveling southbound on Roosevelt Way NE. An occupant of the second vehicle, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was driven to Harborview Medical Center in the same car for emergency treatment.
The suspect vehicle is described as a silver- or aluminum-colored sedan. The suspect is described as a 25-year-old male, approximately 5-foot-5, wearing a black mask and gray hoodie.
If you witnessed this incident or have additional information about this crime or the suspect, please call the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011 and reference case 2023-72720. To report a crime in progress, or other suspicious activities or persons, call 911.
Note: The location of the shooting was originally reported as occurring in the area of Campus Parkway and University Way NE.
Crime prevention tips for similar incidents:
- Be aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you.
- Seek cover immediately or run away from suspected gunfire.
- Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.
- Call 911.
If you suspect criminal activity, here is some helpful information to pass on to the police:
- Clothing descriptors: Look for layers under the visible layer, other distinctive identifiers, etc.
- Physical characteristics: Height, weight, eye and hair colors, mannerisms, scars or tattoos.
- Direction of travel (by foot or automobile): Describe the last known location of the suspect.
- Vehicle descriptors: Color, model, make, number of occupants, direction of travel and license plate.
Contact the University of Washington Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit at 206-685-1916 for additional crime prevention information.