firing gun at officers

Mark Prince, 44, was shot and killed by police in Burien on Nov. 19.

Officers responded to a call of shots fired early that morning at South 177th Street and First Avenue South.

Prince then began shooting at the officers, who called in a SWAT team, which returned his fire.

He died of gunshot wounds to his chest and arm.

Man confesses to killing

Tukwila police officers who responded to reports of gunshots on Oct. 24 found Dante Juan Red, 24, laying on the roadway in the 3800 block of South 115th Street.

Red was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.

On Nov. 21, Michael D. Drake, 29, turned himself into police.

He confessed to the murder and gave enough information about his involvement with the murder. Tukwila police are no longer seeking suspects.

Auto crimes increasing

SeaTac police are investigating an increasing number of auto-related crimes along International Boulevard. Hotels, motels, and areas with large parking lots have been victimized.

Cars are being broken into and items like cell phones, and other valuables are being taken.

Cars are also being stolen with police officers finding many cars that have been stolen from other jurisdictions.

SeaTac Crime Prevention Officer Reynolds has met with area hotels and motels to offer prevention tips and increase awareness.

A pattern alert has been given to local officers to emphasize these problems. Investigations are currently ongoing.

Compiled by Sara Loken