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Suspect Critically Wounded After Standoff with Seattle Police

2/18/2026

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Christopher Bowman, the suspect, opened fire on Seattle police officers, triggering a shootout that left him critically wounded and hospitalized.
On February 12, 2026, Seattle police responded to a report by Christopher Bowman's 18-year-old ex-partner that Bowman was stalking and might be armed.
One Seattle police officer sustained a graze wound to the leg.
Prosecutors have charged Bowman with first-degree and second-degree assault.

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Story summary

Christopher Bowman, the suspect, opened fire on Seattle police officers, triggering a shootout that left him critically wounded and hospitalized.
On February 12, 2026, Seattle police responded to a report by Christopher Bowman's 18-year-old ex-partner that Bowman was stalking and might be armed.
One Seattle police officer sustained a graze wound to the leg.
Prosecutors have charged Bowman with first-degree and second-degree assault.