Man Arrested in North Seattle After Allegedly Pointing Firearm
A 35-year-old man was arrested in North Seattle on Sunday morning after allegedly pointing a firearm at a restaurant employee who had confronted him for urinating outside the establishment.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 4, 2026 —
A 35-year-old man was taken into custody in North Seattle on Sunday morning following an incident where he allegedly pointed a firearm at a restaurant employee. The confrontation reportedly began when the employee confronted the man for urinating outside the establishment.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred on Sunday morning. The specific location within North Seattle was not immediately provided. The employee of the restaurant reportedly approached the man after witnessing him urinating outdoors. Following this confrontation, the man is alleged to have produced a firearm and pointed it at the employee.
Law enforcement was called to the scene. The 35-year-old man was subsequently arrested. Details regarding the type of firearm, whether it was loaded, and the exact sequence of events leading up to and following the alleged pointing of the weapon were not immediately available. The names of the individuals involved and the specific restaurant were also not released.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Further information is expected to be released by authorities as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Detective Shane Weatherford on spdblotter.seattle.gov, see more information here.
