Felon dies in hospital after police-involved shooting
Feb 22, 2016, 6:55 AM | Updated: 7:10 am
A man shot by Seattle police died Sunday night. (KIRO 7)
(KIRO 7)
A felon who was “clearly armed” when police shot him died in Harborview Medical Center Sunday night.
Officers from the North Precinct were investigating a suspicious car in the 2100 block of NE 85th Street around 3:45 p.m. when they spotted the man. When he refused commands, two officers fired at him.
The man was transported to Harborview with life-threatening wounds to his upper body, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
Two other people were taken into custody, KIRO 7 reports.
The officers involved in the shooting are on paid leave. The investigation is still “very active,” according to the police department.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Force Investigation Team directly at 206 684-9292.
