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Daycare Shooting Shocks West Seattle Parents
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Thirty shell casings were recovered after a shootout near a West Seattle daycare.
- The incident occurred as parents were picking up their children from the facility.
- Despite statistics, parents report frequent gun violence locally.
A recent shootout outside a West Seattle daycare has intensified worries about gun violence among parents and businesses in the area. The incident, which saw two individuals exchanging gunfire near Genesee Street and 36th Avenue South, took place precisely as parents were collecting their children. Authorities reported that no one sustained injuries during the chaotic event.
While King County Prosecutor Lessa Manion indicated a general decrease in gun violence within the county, this statistic offers little comfort to affected parents. One parent, Jillian Guertin, expressed disbelief, stating she was aware of three separate shooting incidents in the preceding week and a half. This sentiment underscores a perceived disconnect between official data and the lived experiences of community members.
The daycare's statement highlighted ongoing frustrations with neighborhood decline, including vacant businesses, drug use, and a lack of youth support, all contributing to a climate of fear. In response, parents and community members are planning a series of meetings to collaboratively address these safety concerns and strategize for meaningful, coordinated action to improve their neighborhood.
