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Heard on: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement · 1/17/2026 09:45 AM
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This is a disturbance near 12th Avenue South outside of Seattle Indian Health Board.
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There is a report of a male running around with a sharp object in his hand, possibly a knife, waving it around but not pointing it at anyone.
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Person seen with sharp object near Seattle clinic

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a person outside the Seattle Indian Health Board who appeared to be running with a sharp object, possibly a knife. The individual was reportedly waving it around but not threatening others. The situation remains under review.

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12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
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