Belltown Violent Weekend Prompts Seattle Leaders to Outline Safety Push

Three shootings in Seattle's Belltown over the weekend left three dead and three injured; investigators say the incidents are unconnected. Mayor Wilson and Interim Chief Sayles announced a proactive safety plan, including increased bike patrols and a focused deterrence approach, while CCTV expansion is paused for a privacy review with an audit due by September. The department highlighted rapid response times and noted Belltown shootings are down year over year.