The detective called in uniformed officers, and the man shot himself as they approached, Pugel said.

CNN: Seattle shootings suspect shoots himself, police say

Detectives "feel very confident that unfortunately, these are all connected, but fortunately we have the person in custody, " Pugel said.

CNN: Seattle shootings suspect shoots himself, police say

He took off in a black Mercedes sport-utility vehicle, which was found around noon in a neighborhood a few miles southwest of downtown with a pistol inside, Pugel said.

CNN: Seattle shootings suspect shoots himself, police say