Fugitive Arrested After Making Threats at Capitol Hill LGBTQ Nightclub, Assaulting Employee

A fugitive wanted in Colorado was arrested by Seattle police after making threats at an LGBTQ nightclub and assaulting an employee in Capitol Hill.

Officers were called to the nightclub in the 1500 block of Broadway on Oct. 27 at about 9:20 p.m. after the 58-year-old man asked an employee about the cover fee and reportedly got upset and made statements about "shooting up the club." The employee reported the suspect then threw objects at him.

A witness also reported to police the suspect talked about "shooting up the club" and punched the employee before leaving the area.

Seattle police officers assigned to nightlife patrol quickly tracked the suspect to Broadway East and East John Street, where the 58-year-old was arrested.

While in transport to the King County Jail, the suspect also made threats to officers. He was booked on charges including assault 4, three counts of felony harassment and was wanted on a fugitive warrant for DUI from Denver, CO.

Incident #: 2024-305372