A heartbreaking event occurred when a senior woman was killed during a brutal carjacking. The Seattle Police Department received reports of a carjacking in the Madison Valley neighborhood at approximately 10 a.m. on a recent Tuesday. Upon reaching the scene, they found a woman lying on the road, with a passerby trying to administer CPR.
The victim was identified as Ruth Dalton, an 80-year-old woman who was a cherished member of the community. She was known for her business, Grandma’s Critter Care. Detective Eric Muñoz revealed that Dalton was not only trying to protect her vehicle during the carjacking but was also striving to ensure the safety of several dogs under her care at that moment. In the ensuing chaos, Dalton was pulled by her vehicle and suffered fatal injuries.
Eyewitnesses to the terrifying incident described the carjacker reversing over Dalton before escaping the scene. Despite the efforts of onlookers and the Seattle Fire Department, Dalton was declared dead at the scene. Some of the dogs managed to escape from the vehicle during the incident, while others were still inside when the carjacker drove off.
In an unexpected turn of events, police later responded to a report of a dead dog and found Dalton’s abandoned vehicle in a neighborhood about five miles from the original crime scene. The incident has triggered a citywide search for the carjacker, with the police treating the case as a homicide.
Despite the tragic incident, local resident Laura Dynan defended Seattle against allegations of widespread crime. She highlighted the community’s response to the incident, pointing out that everyone rallied to help Dalton. She encouraged people to focus on the community’s spirit of unity and assistance in the face of such a horrific event.
The Seattle Police Department is actively searching for the culprit and is encouraging anyone with information to step forward. The incident has deeply affected the community, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and safety precautions.