Bothell, Wash. - Bothell Police responded to the 21600 block of 11th Ct SE, in the Snohomish County portion of the City of Bothell for a reported shooting on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at approximately 7:25 p.m.  A twenty-four year old male shooting victim was located inside a townhome at that location.  The victim was subsequently transported to Harborview Medical Center for potential life threatening injuries.

Bothell detectives are actively investigating the incident and in the process of interviewing several potential witnesses.  There is no suspect information at this time, however detectives have advised it does not appear to be a random shooting.

Bothell Police Department has added a new feature to the Police Website.  The new feature, 'Can You Identify Me?', was developed to solicit Community assistance in identifying possible persons of interest and witnesses for cases under investigation.  Citizens are encouraged to visit the Website and view the posted photographs.  Citizens with information on persons in the posted photographs can click on a link to send a direct email to the detective assigned to the associated case.  As an alternative, citizens may phone in the information by calling the Bothell Police Department at 425.486.1254.  In no case should there be any attempts to apprehend or contact any of the people in the photographs.

The City of Bothell has implemented a proactive Graffiti Reporting and Removal Program.  Citizens are encouraged to report incidents of graffiti within the City limits of Bothell.  Citizens may either report the graffiti through the City Website, or to the Bothell Police Communications center at (425) 486.1254.  To report via the Website from the City of Bothell home page:  Go to City Services - Public Safety - Police - Forms & Services, and submit the Police Services Feedback form.

Bothell, Wash. – Today, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Bothell Police arrested a 26 year-old Bothell man suspected of committing an armed robbery at an espresso stand located in the 17700 block of SR 522, City of Bothell.

The robbery occurred yesterday at approximately 1:00 p.m.  The suspect walked up to the window at the espresso stand, pointed a gun at the 23 year-old female employee, and demanded money.  The victim was not injured during the robbery. 

The suspect was located this morning at a Bellevue area motel after Bothell detectives received a tip and conducted further investigation.  Detectives have since recovered the handgun believed to have been displayed during the robbery. 

During an initial interview, the suspect confessed to the Bothell robbery as well as at least three additional recent robberies committed in other cities.  The investigation is continuing and the suspect will be booked into King County Jail for investigation of Robbery 1.

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