Crime at 54XX BLOCK OF 34 AV SW on 03/23/2026 9:08 AM
Type: Other
Date: 03/23/2026 9:08 AM
Description: SHOTS HEARD - IN PROGRESS. Precinct: SW. Event #: 26000079232. Disclaimer: This information is from the Seattle Police calls for service log. Information is subject to change.
Address: 54XX BLOCK OF 34 AV SW, Seattle, WA
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Joseph VanderHouwenMissing Age
25Est. Current Age
36Last Seen
Lynnwood, WA on 07/10/2014Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Blond/Strawberry Eyes: Hazel Height: 5'7" Weight: 190 lbsCase Number
MP27759Area Cold Cases
Name
Melvin WhitakerAge
39Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On Saturday April 28th, 2007, at approximately 7:15 pm, victim Melvin Whitaker was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Evergreen Ridge Apartments, located in the 12600 block of Lincoln Ave. SW in the City of Lakewood. Detectives need your help identifying a person of interest in the case. He is described as a black male in his late 30’s or early 40’s, 5’9” tall, medium build, with a beard and glasses. He is associated with a vehicle that is described as a late 1990’s Ford Taurus, silver or gray in color, with possibly a broken rear window.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers