Seattle Police report gunfight in Columbia City neighborhood

A gunfight erupted in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood on Tuesday evening, leaving behind a trail of spent shell casings and damaged property but no reported injuries. The shootout, which occurred just after 6 p.m. near South Oregon Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way South, was captured on video by a local resident who witnessed the violence from their own backyard, as reported by FOX 13 Seattle.

The incident unfolded near the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club. According to the Seattle Police Department, the confrontation began when two suspects approached a black SUV parked in a nearby lot. The suspects opened fire on the vehicle, prompting at least two occupants of the SUV to exit and return fire.

A Backyard View of Urban Violence

The nature of the encounter was captured in bystander footage sent to FOX 13 Seattle. Filmed through a glass window, the video shows a man in a hooded sweatshirt frantically jumping and running near a multi-sports field in an attempt to evade incoming rounds. The footage suggests the individual may have returned fire during the exchange.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found a chaotic aftermath. While no victims were located at the site, the physical evidence was extensive. Investigators recovered numerous spent shell casings and several rounds of live ammunition. Nearby property sustained damage.