SEATTLE — Seattle police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in West Seattle on Thursday night.
The shooting happened in the 2300 block of California Avenue Southwest about 10:30 p.m., according to Seattle police.
A 45-year-old plainclothes officer on patrol saw multiple men fighting in an alley and went to break up the fight. At least one person involved in the fight pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the officer, according to Seattle police.
The officer drew his firearm and fired multiple rounds at the suspect, police said. Detectives believe no one was injured in the shooting. However, Seattle Fire treated one person who was injured in the fight.
One firearm was recovered from the scene. Several people were detained at the scene and officers are searching the neighborhood for other people who were involved.
Seattle police said the officer has been with the department for 5 years and has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.