police-shooting · Ballard neighborhood, Seattle, Washington
What happened after Seattle Police exchanged gunfire with a domestic violence suspect?
What happened?
Christopher Bowman, the suspect shot by Seattle Police on February 12, 2026, was transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition and was facing assault charges. The Independent Force Investigation Team of King County is investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Unresolved or unknown
Last checked: Jun 23, 2026Timeline
Seattle Police officers respond to a 911 call about a domestic violence suspect, Christopher Bowman, following his ex-wife near a QFC store in Ballard. Officers engage Bowman, leading to an officer-involved shooting where Bowman is struck multiple times and one officer is grazed.
The Seattle Police Department and IFIT KC release bodycam footage and 911 audio related to the incident. Initial reports confirm Bowman is in critical condition and an officer sustained a minor injury.
News outlets report that Christopher Bowman is facing charges for first-degree and second-degree assault, and King County Prosecutors requested a $3 million bond.