Robbery suspect arrested after barricading himself in Seattle apartment

A suspect was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after a reported shoplifting involving a gun, leading authorities to an apartment complex near Rainier Avenue South and South King Street in Seattle.

Just after midnight, 911 received a call from a local grocery store. A security guard, identified as the victim, described the suspect and vehicle, including a license plate registered to the suspect.

Police found the suspect in an apartment complex near the store, where he reportedly barricaded himself inside an apartment.

Patrol officers responded, followed by a SWAT team and hostage negotiators. Shortly after, officers arrested the man without incident, and he was booked into the King County Jail.

The suspect was arrested for robbery, and he was also wanted on an outstanding felony warrant.

Follow James Lynch on X. Read more of his stories here. Submit news tips here.

Follow @James_KIRORadio