9 p.m. Latest update from the SPD blotter:
A 26-year-old gunman opened fire on the Seattle Pacific University campus Thursday afternoon, killing one and injuring two others.
At 3:23 PM, police received a report of a gunman at Otto Miller Hall, just north of 3rd Avenue and W. Nickerson Street.
The suspect fired several rounds from a shotgun and began reloading his weapon when a student building monitor heroically intervened. The monitor, a man in his 20s, pepper sprayed the suspect before tackling him to the ground. Several bystanders also seized upon the suspect—who was also carrying a knife and additional ammunition—and took his gun.
Police arrived within four minutes of the first report of the shooting and called for medics, who arrived on scene and began transporting their first patient less than 10 minutes after the first 911 call.
Medics transported a man in his 20s with critical injuries to Harborview Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Medics also transported a second woman in her 20s, also with critical injures, a man in his 20s with pellet wounds to his neck and chest—he is currently in stable condition—and another man in his 20s with minor injuries sustained during the struggle with the suspect.
As police began searching the campus, SPU staff implemented the school’s active-shooter emergency plan, previously developed by school security and Seattle police, alerting students and staff to shelter in place. Police SWAT teams swept through the campus, and found a number of students and faculty members hiding in classrooms and offices.
Amidst the chaos of the incident, police had received reports of a second suspect, but officers and detectives have determined the gunman acted alone.
So far, police have not found any connection between the suspect, Seattle Pacific University or any of the victims. Detectives are searching additional locations for evidence in the case, and plan to book the suspect into the King County Jail for Investigation of Murder.
6:30 p.m. According to The Seattle Times, SPD Captain Chris Fowler confirmed that a student, who is a building monitor, “subdued” the gunman as he stopped to reload. Other students then helped to hold the suspect down until SPD officers arrived. Captain Fowler confirmed that at some point someone also sprayed the gunman with pepper spray.
.@SeattlePacific students huddle in prayer following lift of a lockdown in the wake of #SPUshooting. (Via @seattlepi) pic.twitter.com/ZLNkDGkGSF
— Jordan Stead (@jordanbstead) June 6, 2014
5:50 p.m. SPD have confirmed that a 20-year-old male victim has died at Harborview Medical Center. See more information from the SPD blotter post just released below:
One person was killed and three others injured Thursday afternoon after a lone gunman opened fire with a shotgun at Seattle Pacific University. Police have one suspect in custody, an adult male who was subuded after being pepper-sprayed by a student security guard. No one else is being sought in connection with the shooting.
All of the victims were taken to Harborview Medical Center. One 20-year-old male victim died at the hospital. Another male victim was reported in stable condition. In addition, one woman had life threatening injuries and another woman was reported in stable condition. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
5:45 p.m. Statement from Mayor Ed Murray: “Our nation is facing an epidemic of senseless gun violence and Seattle is sadly not immune. And our thanks are with Seattle’s first responders, whose skills and training were called upon today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, the victims’ families & the entire Seattle Pacific University community.”
Statement from King County Executive Dow Constantine: “It’s devastating to see the national epidemic of shooting rampages return to King County. It is time for all good people — responsible gun owners included — to rise up and end this madness.”
Mayor Murray after the #SPUShooting: “Today should have been a celebration, instead it’s a day of tragedy.” pic.twitter.com/nZc1Flkvhx
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) June 6, 2014
5:30 p.m. Transit Update: King County Metro confirms that Route 13 is the only route that continues to be rerouted. A shuttle is also operating northbound via Queen Anne Av N & 3rd Av W between W Mercer St & W Florentia St. Click here for updates on King County Metro service changes.
5:02 p.m. The Otto Miller building has been secured. SPD confirm that a lone suspect entered the building and shot four victims. As the suspect began reloading a student disarmed him. The gunman is now in custody.
An aeriel view of Otto Miller Hall, top left, at the #SPUshooting. (@ellenbanner) More: http://t.co/yeb68DeVG0 pic.twitter.com/DRd0OUHWsm
— Seattle Times Photo (@SeaTimesPhoto) June 6, 2014
4:52 p.m. SPU says all evening classes canceled. Scene is less urgent than before. Police focused on a possible suspect vehicle, a white pickup parked nearby. Mayor headed to the scene.
Photo from scene of shooting. More photos at http://t.co/sr2pksOQeD pic.twitter.com/vUHHf2HplY
— KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) June 5, 2014
4:44 p.m. Traffic update: Nickerson is open westbound to 3rd Ave N, then detoured south on 3rd Ave/Florentia St around SPU Campus. Also: Metro Route 62 rerouted off W Nickerson St., will instead operate via NW 45th St, Leary Way NW, NW 36th St and the Fremont Bridge.
4:38 p.m. SPD says SWAT is still clearing buildings. SPU statement: “SPU is in lockdown now. We will be releasing prompt updates as the facts are confirmed. Our heartfelt prayers are with our entire community.”
.@SeattlePD looking at this Chevy pic.twitter.com/dX2FT1WDV9
— Scott Jensen (@sjensenK5) June 5, 2014
4:33 p.m. Traffic along the south side of the Ship Canal is either shut down, diverted or a mess. Metro’s route 13 is rerouted off 3rd Av W and W Nickerson St. Blaine, Queen Anne, Coe and John Hay elementary schools have had buses returned because of blocked off roads, reports KOMO. Here’s a live-updating look at 4th and Dexter near the Fremont Bridge:
4:20 p.m. Seattle Fire says 4 gunshot victims: male & female with life threatening injuries and 2 males in stable at Harborview Medical Center.
Photo: Students and faculty are searched after the #SPUShooting. More: http://t.co/hy7G5HgLfZ pic.twitter.com/o6CDLDpQuj
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) June 5, 2014
4:15 p.m. SPD: 1 in custody and no other suspects being sought.
4:03 p.m. KIRO reports 10 ambulances visible at the scene. Both Seattle Country Day School and North Queen Anne Daycare are in lockdown.
Just got to Seattle Pacific. Here’s the scene #SPUshooting pic.twitter.com/pihlNCv1Mt
— Natasha Chen (@NatashaKIRO7) June 5, 2014
3:57 p.m. This search for a second suspect is delaying medics from attending to the injured, says Seattle Times. Aerial images show medics waiting outside with stretchers.
BREAKING: 4 shot at Seattle Pacific U.; 1 person in custody, another sought. Live stream http://t.co/llFO2EbKMH pic.twitter.com/iXRw7mjFKX
— #Q13FOX News (@Q13FOX) June 5, 2014
3:52 p.m. Police say they’re searching for “second suspect” although no confirmation one exists. Described as “white male, long sleeve blue shirt with vertical stripes armed with handgun.”
Omg — 4 stretchers laid out in front of Royal Brougham Pavillon at SPU pic.twitter.com/wBrhCS1Fv6
— christine clarridge (@seaclarridge) June 5, 2014
3:45 p.m. 4 victims discovered, says SPD. 2 were found at Otto Miller Hall. No word on their conditions. 6 medics on scene.
3:35 p.m. Seattle Police say they’ve found two victims after a shooting at Seattle Pacific University in North Queen Anne. One person is in custody, SPD says. Shooting reported at Nickerson and 3rd. Streets closed.
Campus in lockdown. Nearby North Queen Anne Childcare also in lockdown.
More coming…
Gees, just drove through this intersection this morning. Surreal.