SEATTLE — The man who police say was armed with a knife in downtown Seattle Tuesday was taken into custody around 4:30 p.m.
Officers responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of a man with a knife who was making threats near 3rd Avenue and University in downtown Seattle.
Officers negotiated with the armed man.
The man surrendered his knife and was safely taken into custody.
The man surrendered his knife was safely taken into police custody. pic.twitter.com/UYXBlj7l4U
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) March 28, 2017
Several blocks were closed to the public.
There were no injuries reported.
KIRO 7's Chopper was over the scene. A KIRO 7 crew will investigate for a report at 5 p.m. on-air or at this link.
UPDATE: The man is now in custody. BREAKING: A knife-wielding man, who reportedly had been threatening people, has an area of downtown Seattle shut down for a large police response. kiro.tv/SeattleKnife The area near 3rd Avenue and University Street is affected. Report on KIRO 7 News at 5 p.m.
Posted by KIRO 7 News on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Stay with kiro7.com for updates.
Officers install fencing as an additional safety measure. If you work downtown, please be aware of traffic impacts during evening commute. pic.twitter.com/sNzP0FZVwt
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) March 28, 2017
UPDATE: @SeattlePD activity blocking the following streets and pedestrian access. Use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/9yKDAupLOs
— seattledot (@seattledot) March 28, 2017
There is @SeattlePD activity blocking 3rd Ave in both directions at University St. Use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/OBnFKxFHkE
— seattledot (@seattledot) March 28, 2017
Officers responding to report of man brandishing a knife, making threats in 1200 blk 3rd Ave. No injuries at this time. https://t.co/WxzpJcssxb
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) March 28, 2017
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