Man with ‘WAR’ hat arrested for having shotgun in crowd at Space Needle New Year’s celebration
A 21-year-old man was arrested after Seattle police said he had a partially concealed shotgun, pistol and several rounds of ammunition near the Space Needle during the New Year’s Eve celebration.
On Dec. 31 at approximately 7:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man sitting on a bench near the Pacific Science Center, holding a partially concealed shotgun.
Witnesses saw him holding the gun by the butt as he faced the area where spectators were gathering for the fireworks.
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Officers assigned to the event center arrested the man without incident. Police say he cooperated.
Seattle police said he was wearing an all-black and red hat with the word “war” written on it.
The suspect had a valid concealed carry permit.
He was booked into the King County Jail for illegal use of weapons. He also received a one-year trespassing warning at the Seattle Center.
