Crime & Safety
'Unknown Odor' Sickens Seattle Police Officer
The officer reportedly became sick near 6th Avenue and Lander Street around Saturday morning.
SEATTLE, WA -- A Seattle police officer was transported to a local hospital on Saturday after he fell ill from being exposed to an unknown odor, according to the Fire Department. The officer reportedly became sick near 6th Avenue and Lander Street around 11:30 a.m., officials said.
The officer was transported to Harborview Medical Center as a precaution, officials said via Twitter.
Firefighters evaluated the area but did not find any hazards, officials said.
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Firefighters are evaluating an SPD officer that felt ill after being exposed to an unknown odor near 6 Ave S and Lander.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) November 11, 2017
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