Crime
Three Killed, One Critically Injured in Shooting Outside OHM Nightclub in Seattle
SEATTLE, WA — A deadly shooting outside a popular Pioneer Square nightclub early Saturday morning has left three people dead and one critically injured, according to the Seattle Police Department.
The violence erupted just before 2:00 a.m. near the OHM Nightclub, located at 172 South Washington Street. Police responded to reports of gunfire in the area and arrived to find four victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Authorities confirmed that two men and one woman were pronounced dead at the scene.
A fourth victim, a man, was rushed to Harborview Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Preliminary reports indicate the shooting followed a physical altercation outside the club, though investigators have not yet determined a motive.
The identities of the victims have not been released, pending family notification.
As of Saturday morning, no arrests have been made, and the suspect or suspects remain at large.
The Seattle Police Department’s homicide detectives are actively investigating, and crime scene technicians were seen collecting evidence well into the morning.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or surveillance footage related to the incident to contact Seattle Police or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
This marks one of the deadliest shootings in Seattle so far this year and has prompted renewed concern about nightlife safety in the Pioneer Square district.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Crime
61-year-old Sharon killed by ex-boyfriend in Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium shooting, Craig Sipe charged with murder
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Craig Alan Sipe, 63, of Akron, has been charged with aggravated murder following a fatal shooting at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium on Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, according to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department.
Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting inside the fitness facility on 4th Street at approximately 9:30 a.m.
During the initial investigation, authorities determined that a 61-year-old woman had been shot and seriously injured.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later died from her injuries, police confirmed. Her name has not been officially released by authorities.
According to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, preliminary findings indicate that the suspect targeted one victim before fleeing the area. Investigators believe the shooting was domestic-related, although authorities have not publicly disclosed further details about the circumstances that led to the violence.
Sipe, who is from Akron, later turned himself in to Cuyahoga Falls police. He was taken into custody and transported to the Summit County Jail.
Authorities have charged Sipe with one count of aggravated murder in connection with the woman’s death. He was expected to be arraigned on Monday, October 19, according to the information released about the case.
The charge represents an allegation, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.
The Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium was closed following the shooting and was scheduled to remain closed through Monday, October 19, 2026, as the investigation continued.
Police have not released additional information about the events leading up to the shooting or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Investigators said further details would be shared as they become available and when appropriate.
The City of Cuyahoga Falls also expressed condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones as they cope with the loss.
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department continues to investigate the fatal shooting. Authorities have not publicly released the victim’s identity, and additional details about the case remain limited.
The investigation is ongoing as officials work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.