Seattle’s police chief addresses city’s record breaking homicide numbers

Seattle reached a record number of homicides in a year, a record that lasted nearly three decades, and one that’s now being addressed by Police Chief Adrian Diaz as he gives his take on the increase and what will hopefully change in the New Year. They are horrific stories of violence that rocked communities across Seattle this year, from the random execution of businesswoman Eina Kwon and her unborn baby in Belltown, to a deadly stabbing that shocked Bitter Lake and marked the city’s 72nd homicide of the year. Then a fatal shooting in the city’s U-District on Christmas Day brought the number of homicides to 73. Diaz also said another main factor is the boost in the number of rounds being fired during a shooting. The SPD reports 75% of the homicides in Seattle are gun-related. For the full interview, go to: 2:09 -------------------------------------------------- For more on the lead story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: KOMO News on Twitter: KOMO News on Instagram: KOMO News on TikTok: @komo4seattle Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: Watch more top local news stories: For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit Watch our live newscasts and other live video at Download our iOS App: Download our Android App: Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: tips@ Call the Newsroom: KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews #spd #police #adriandiaz #jail #fentanyl #homeless #unhoused #crime #homicides #guns #publicsafety 00:00 Seattle’s police chief addresses city’s record breaking homicide numbers 02:09 Full interview with Seattle police chief 17:49 end This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at contentsales@