Father shoots burglary suspect during Seattle apartment break-in

SEATTLE, Wash. — A terrifying apartment break-in in Seattle took a dramatic turn when a father shot an armed intruder to protect his family.

The incident took place on May 2, 2025, at an apartment complex in Seattle. According to police, a suspect attempted to force entry into the unit where a couple and their children were inside. Hearing the break-in, the father armed himself with a legally owned firearm to confront the threat.

When the suspect breached the door and advanced into the apartment, the father fired his weapon, striking the intruder. Officers arrived shortly after to find the suspect injured on the floor. He was transported to a local hospital under police guard with non-life-threatening injuries.

No member of the resident family was physically harmed during the altercation. The Seattle Police Department confirmed that the father cooperated fully with investigators, and initial findings suggest the shooting was a justifiable act of self-defense. The suspect remains in custody and is expected to face charges of first-degree burglary and burglary while armed.