Seattle Police Arrest Suspect After SWAT Negotiation in Lake City

Seattle police arrest suspect after SWAT negotiation in Lake City

Police had responded after reports of a man shooting at someone and then retreating into his apartment.

Armed suspect taken into custody after standoff in Seattle

Seattle police are involved in a standoff with an armed suspect barricaded in an apartment on Lake City Way Northeast, advising the public to avoid the area.

Five hour standoff in Lake City ends peacefully

According to reporting in MyNorthwest.com a 51 year old man fired at a car early Thursday morning in the Lake City neighborhood.He then barricaded himself in an apartment at 125th and Lake City Way. Police were aware of his identity and that he had a prior conviction for 2nd degree murder. They notified apartment residents to stay in place, that he was armed and dangerous.Three females were known to be in the apartment with him.Seattle Police of…