Seattle police shot a 62-year-old man in Ballard on February 12, 2026, after he allegedly opened fire on an officer during a confrontation. Authorities say the suspect, Christopher Michael Bowman, had an active extraditable warrant out of Kansas for rape and other violent crimes at the time of the incident. According to investigators, the incident began when an 18-year-old woman reported that her ex-husband was following her near a QFC on 24th Avenue Northwest. Officers later located Bowman near Northwest 62nd Street and 28th Avenue Northwest. Police say when an officer ordered him to show his hands, Bowman pulled out a gun and fired. Three officers returned fire, striking him multiple times. A female officer was injured by shrapnel. Charging documents state Bowman has a criminal history dating back to the 1990s, including convictions for rape, aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, and firearms offenses in Kansas, as well as robbery in Missouri. This video breaks down what happened, what court documents reveal, and what we know so far about the investigation. Subscribe for updates on breaking crime news and developing stories in Seattle and across the Pacific Northwest. 0:00 - Description of events 0:14 - 911 call 1:04 - Officer 1 bodycam footage 1:43 - Officer 2 bodycam footage 2:07 - Officer 3 bodycam footage ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video may contain footage and audio that some viewers could find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. --------------------------------------- Credits: Music: Violation by Soundridemusic Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT35z4DZb3M&t=0s

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