In Seattle, three women were injured in a shooting in the College Park neighborhood, and the suspect fled. The Seattle Seahawks begin training camp as reigning champions, but with losses on the roster. Safety Nick Emmanwori will miss camp due to surgery, but is expected back for the season opener.
Three Women Injured in Shooting in North Seattle
Early Thursday morning, a shooting occurred in the College Park area in north Seattle, leaving three women injured. The incident happened around midnight, and police arrived to find a silver Ford riddled with bullet holes. The victims went themselves to UW Medical Center Northwest: one woman sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while the other two were hurt by shards of broken glass. All three were in stable condition, but later the injured woman was transferred to Harborview Medical Center for further treatment.
Detectives determined that the women were in a Ford that was facing west on 96th Street when a dark sedan pulled up in front of them. The suspect got out, opened fire on the Ford, then returned to the car and fled southbound on Aurora Avenue. The investigation is being handled by the Gun Violence Reduction Unit, which is working to determine the motives behind the shooting. The Seattle Police Department is asking witnesses to call the tip line at (206) 233-5000.
The incident is again putting a spotlight on the problem of gun violence in the city. The Gun Violence Reduction Unit was created to target such crimes, and detectives’ work is now focused on identifying the suspect and establishing the circumstances. It’s important to note, as stated in an official police statement, that the victims are in stable condition, offering hope for their recovery. Residents are urged to remain vigilant, and any details about the dark sedan or the suspect’s behavior could help the investigation.
Seahawks Results and Outlook: How Champions Are Getting Ready to Defend the Title
The Seattle Seahawks are entering the 2026 training camp with an uncertain status. On one hand, the team is the reigning Super Bowl champion, having beaten the New England Patriots in the deciding game. On the other, within their division, the Los Angeles Rams have eclipsed them, emerging as the favorites for the next Super Bowl after a blockbuster trade for Miles Garrett. General manager John Schneider and head coach Mike McDonald have preferred making quieter moves rather than big splash acquisitions, and now the question is whether that will be enough for a repeat success.
The biggest offseason losses include offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak, running back Kenneth Walker III, safety Coby Bryant, third corner Riq Woolen, and edge rusher Boye Mafe. However, the Seahawks re-signed nearly all of their other free agents who contributed to 17 regular-season wins and the championship. That has helped keep the core together better than for many recent Super Bowl winners. The most painful loss is Kubiak’s departure, since his role will be filled by offensive coordinator rookie Brian Fleury—who, however, will likely run a similar scheme.
All eyes are on quarterback Sam Darnold. He had a standout season, but he led the league in interceptions, although he avoided truly damaging mistakes in the playoffs. Now Fleury and the new defensive backs coaches, Jay Piitz and Tyson Prince, must teach him to make more measured decisions without suppressing his ability to create big, highlight-reel moments.
Another key player is wide receiver Tory Horton. He started his career strongly with five touchdowns in his first eight games, but then missed time due to a calf injury. Horton sat out spring practices, but, according to McDonald, is expected to be ready for the start of camp. The team sorely needs him—or Rashid Shaheed—to reduce the massive workload on Jackson Smith-Njigba, whose share of targets (nearly 36%) in 2025 became a record since 2012. Shaheed, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract, has already made a strong impression in the offseason.
There have also been major changes in the running back rotation. Walker is gone, and Zach Charbonnet will return only after ACL surgery, so the Seahawks plan to use three running backs: George Holani, the second-round rookie Jadarian Price, and Immanuel Wilson, who was added from the free-agent market. On defense, the battle for the safety spot will be between rookie Bad Clark and T’Okada, who filled in well for starters last season. The third corner spot will be either Noah Igbinoghene or Julian Neal, selected in the third round. At right guard, Anthony Bradford will be supported by Bo Stevens, acquired in a trade.
One situation worth special attention is the contract of Devon Witherspoon. The star cornerback still hasn’t signed an extension, despite the Seahawks making their first offer more than three months ago. On the field, he looked fully engaged and happy, but it’s possible the negotiations will stretch just long enough to become part of the “Hard Knocks” story line—a documentary series on HBO that will follow the team this summer. Most likely, it will be during that broadcast that Witherspoon puts pen to paper on a record contract for cornerbacks.
The projected 53-man roster released in an ESPN article looks balanced, but with intrigue. For example, it doesn’t include center Oluwashimi, who could be traded, and it notes that the status of veteran tackle Josh Jones is in question—so much so that the team had to sign Bobby Harts. The Seahawks expect their depth to be strong, and their defense under Mike McDonald—armed with experience from a championship season—could offset rotations in the starting lineup. The main question is whether the new offense, without Kubiak and Walker, can perform as effectively, especially against the backdrop of not-the-top-tier play from Darnold when pressured. If so, the Seahawks could very well pull off another unexpected success, even if they’re talked about less than their neighbors from Los Angeles.
Seahawks Safety Nick Emmanwori Will Miss Training Camp Due to Ankle Surgery
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori, who was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list on Monday, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle earlier this month. He is expected to miss training camp, but should be ready for Week 1 of the regular season—the season-opening rematch with the New England Patriots, which echoes last year’s Super Bowl. As reported by ESPN’s Brady Henderson, the team knew Emmanwori might need surgery after two separate ankle injuries last season, and throughout the offseason he tried to manage the discomfort. However, when workload was increased ahead of camp, the pain returned.
Selected in the second round of the 2025 draft, Emmanwori had an impressive rookie season: 11 passes defensed, 9 tackles for loss at or behind the line of scrimmage, and one interception in 14 regular-season games. He finished second in voting for Defensive Rookie of the Year. In the Super Bowl against the Patriots, he played 98.6% of defensive snaps (70 plays). But four days before the game, he suffered a ligament injury to his ankle—known as a low ankle sprain—from which he was able to recover in time for the matchup. The first ankle injury, a high ankle sprain, happened in the first-week game against the San Francisco 49ers and forced him to miss three games.
The PUP list is a mechanism that allows clubs to temporarily sideline players during the offseason/preseason preparation period. Either the players recover and can return at any point during the preseason, or, if they remain on the list after the roster is cut down to 53, they automatically miss at least the first four regular-season games. In this case, the Seahawks expect their star safety to be ready by the start of the season. At camp, he will join four other teammates from the PUP list: running backs Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh, wide receiver Tyrone Brodén, and defensive tackle De’Vene Easterlin.
Despite missing training camp, the loss to the team does not look critical, given Emmanwori’s depth of talent and his ability to adapt quickly. The main thing is that by the start of the season he builds up conditioning without forcing the recovery, because the Seahawks are clearly betting on his versatility and ability to play in an aggressive “box” defensive approach. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, so rehabilitation timelines are typically about four to six weeks—leaving a buffer before the biggest games. Seattle fans can breathe a sigh of relief: their promising defender will almost certainly be on the field for the showdown with the Patriots, which is sure to be a hot one.
