HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-05 - Shooting - 5/6/20 Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Boulevard Northeast, RentonVALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 5th, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Dreyer, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e.drever@tukwilawa.gov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 6th, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (01S) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
The investigation of this incident is complete. On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020, the investigative
report was provided to the King County Prosecutor's Office for review. The family has been notified of
the completion of the investigation and that the investigative report is with the prosecutor's office.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 271h, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
VIIT has received the toxicology lab work and is preparing the final investigative report for submission to
the King County Prosecutor's Office.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21", 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e.drever@tukwilawa.gov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
No further information is available at this time, as we are still waiting on the Toxicology report. (Please
know that forensic lab work can take months to complete)
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15th , 2020
Contact:
Deputy Chief Eric Drever
Tukwila Police Department
Valley Independent Investigative Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188
(206) 431-3669
e.drever@tailkwillawa.gov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 6th , 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that
took place at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved
agency. The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent
investigative team for this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven
south King County Police Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port
of Seattle, and Tukwila). With Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded
from this VIIT investigation.
No further information is available at this time, as we are still waiting on the Toxicology report.
(Please know that forensic lab work can take months to complete)
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping
them informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation.
Media Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric
Drever of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 391-7866. As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please
note that information regarding any officer involved shooting cannot be released by an
independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law enforcement community
representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the deceased. VIIT will
endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press releases.
fA list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of
Seattle - Renton -Tukwila
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August 6th , 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever
Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e.drever@tailkwillawa.gov
This information release is regarding the May 6th , 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that
took place at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved
agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative
team for this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King
County Police Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle,
and Tukwila). With Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this
VIIT investigation.
No further information is available at this time, as we are still waiting on the Toxicology report.
(Please know that forensic lab work can take months to complete)
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping
them informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation.
Media Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric
Drever of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 391-7866. As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please
note that information regarding any officer involved shooting cannot be released by an
independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law enforcement community
representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the deceased. VIIT will
endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press releases.
fA list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of
Seattle - Renton -Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24t", 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team6200
Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e.drever(a)tukwilawa.gov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 6th, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS)
that took place at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was
the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent
investigative team for this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators
from seven south King County Police Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way,
Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With Renton PD as the involved agency,
their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates at this time, as we are still waiting for the toxicology results.
(Please know that forensic lab work can take months to complete.) As soon as the
toxicology report is received, we will forward the investigation to the prosecutor's office
for review.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be
keeping them informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation.
Media Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy
Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved
shooting cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying
the non -law enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and
the family liaison of the deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received
from the media into subsequent press releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16t", 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team6200
Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / r „�',rrvr r(ci>#u.u,l rr�✓iill, w✓,g,,� ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 6th, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS)
that took place at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was
the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent
investigative team for this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators
from seven south King County Police Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way,
Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With Renton PD as the involved agency,
their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
Updated information: VIIT has received notice from the Medical Examiner's Office that
the autopsy report is concluded; however, they are still waiting for the toxicology results.
(Please know that forensic lab work can take months to complete.) As soon as the
toxicology report is received, we will forward the investigation to the prosecutor's office
for review.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be
keeping them informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation.
Media Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy
Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved
shooting cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying
the non -law enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and
the family liaison of the deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received
from the media into subsequent press releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 81h, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
No further information is available at this time, as we are still waiting on the Toxicology and Medical
Examiner reports. (Please know that forensic lab work can take months to complete)
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2nd, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team6200
Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e.,_dr:ever.(cUtukwilawa.ctov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 6th, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS)
that took place at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was
the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent
investigative team for this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators
from seven south King County Police Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way,
Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With Renton PD as the involved agency,
their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
No further information is available currently, as we are still waiting on the Toxicology
and Medical Examiner reports. (Please know that forensic lab work can take months to
complete.)
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be
keeping them informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation.
Media Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy
Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved
shooting cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying
the non -law enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and
the family liaison of the deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received
from the media into subsequent press releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 271h, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
No further information is available at this time, as we are still waiting on the Toxicology and Medical
Examiner reports.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 191h, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
No further information is available at this time, as we are still waiting on the Toxicology and Medical
Examiner reports.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 111", 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / 206 431-3669 / e.drevert x1 vilaGva.aov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61", 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
The Investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time, as we are still waiting on
the toxicology and Medical Examiners reports.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into
subsequent press releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 41h, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
The Investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 281h, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
The Investigation is ongoing. VIIT is currently waiting on the toxicology report, and compilation of
witness statements and detectives' reports.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21", 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
The Investigation is ongoing. VIIT is currently waiting on completion of the toxicology report, and
compilation of witness statements and detectives' reports.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
Valley Independent Investigative Team
Auburn - Des Moines - Federal Way - Kent - Port of Seattle - Renton - Tukwila
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 151h, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Follow -Up: Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 61h, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place at
1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
The Investigation is ongoing. VIIT is currently waiting on completion of 3D modeling of the location of
the incident, toxicology report, and compilation of witness statements and detectives' reports.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
As per Chapter 139-12 WAC, please note that information regarding any officer involved shooting
cannot be released by an independent investigation team without first notifying the non -law
enforcement community representative assigned to the investigation and the family liaison of the
deceased. VIIT will endeavor to incorporate questions received from the media into subsequent press
releases.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 71h, 2020
Contact: Deputy Chief Eric Drever, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 / (206) 431-3669 / e _drever(Rtukwilawa_f;ov
Officer Involved Shooting at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton
This information release is regarding the May 6th 2020, Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that took place
at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton. The Renton Police Department was the involved agency.
The Valley Independent Investigative team (VIIT) is serving as the independent investigative team for
this OIS. VIIT is a multi -agency team made up of investigators from seven south King County Police
Departments (Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Port of Seattle, and Tukwila). With
Renton PD as the involved agency, their staff have been excluded from this VIIT investigation.
On May 61h, 2020, at 11:08 pm, Renton police officers were dispatched to 1150 Sunset Blvd in Renton for
a domestic violence call involving a subject that was exhibiting erratic behavior. Upon arrival, Officers
confirmed that the subject (a twenty-year old male) had assaulted two family members. The responding
officers contacted the subject at the doorway to his apartment. The subject was naked and holding a
knife in his hand. As officers ordered him to drop the knife, he advanced on them still holding the
knife. The subject was shot as he advanced out of the home and declared deceased by medics at the
scene. No officers were injured during the incident.
The VIIT Investigation team is in contact with the family of the deceased and will be keeping them
informed of the progress of the investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media Inquiries
regarding the Independent Investigation may be forwarded to Deputy Chief Eric Drever of the Tukwila
Police Department at (206) 391-7866.
{A list of the VIIT investigators and agencies for this incident is available upon request.}