HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-04 - Shooting - 4/14/22 Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S 7th St, Renton
VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4 November 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates this week, the investigation is complete and pending submittal to the King
County Prosecutors Office.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
28 October 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates this week, the investigation is complete and pending submittal to the King
County Prosecutors Office.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
14 October 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates this week, investigators are still finalizing their reports and preparing
them for presentation to the King County Prosecutors Office for review.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
7 October 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates this week, investigators are still finalizing their reports and preparing
them for presentation to the King County Prosecutors Office for review.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
1 October 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates this week, investigators are still finalizing their reports and preparing
them for presentation to the King County Prosecutors Office for review.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
24 September 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates this week, investigators are still finalizing their reports and preparing
them for presentation to the King County Prosecutors Office for review.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
10 September 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates this week, investigators are still finalizing their reports and preparing
them to send to the King County Prosecutors Office for review.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
1 September 2022
Contact: Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 th St Renton
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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There are no updates this week, investigators are still finalizing their reports and preparing
them to send to the King County Prosecutors Office for review.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
30 July 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
There have been no significant updates this week, investigators are still finalizing their reports.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
14 July 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
Investigators from the Valley Independent Investigative Team continue finalizing their reports
and are awaiting the receipt of forensics reports. Once received these reports will be added to the
investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
30 June 2022
Contact: Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 th St Renton
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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
Investigators continue to finalize their reports in preparation of completing this investigation and
forwarding it to the King County Prosecutors Office for review.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
23 June 2022
Contact: Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 th St Renton
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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
Investigators from the Valley Independent Investigative Team are still finalizing their
investigation and expect to complete this investigation in the coming weeks.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
28 May 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St, Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
Investigators from the Valley Independent Investigative Team are continuing their investigation
into the events that occurred on 13 April. There were no significant developments to report this
week, investigators continue their work towards completion of this investigation.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
21 May 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
th
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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
Investigators from the Valley Independent Investigative Team are continuing their investigation
into the events that occurred on 13 April. There were no significant developments this week.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
6 May 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
th
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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
Investigators from the Valley Independent Investigative Team are continuing their investigation
into the events that occurred on 13 April. Investigators have determined that additional
witnesses were present prior to and during the incident. Investigators have been working to
identify and contact these witnesses as the investigation continues.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
28 April 2022
Contact:Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Media Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 St Renton
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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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
Investigators from the Valley Independent Investigative Team are continuing their investigation
into the events that occurred on 13 April. The 24-year-old male who was involved in the
shooting remains at Harborview Medical Center in the custody of King County Adult Detention.
There have been no significant updates to the investigation this week.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander Todd Rossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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
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VALLEY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14 April 2022
Contact: Commander Todd Rossi, Tukwila Police Department, Valley Independent Investigations Team
15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 / 206-431-3657 / t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
Initial Release: Officer Involved Shooting at 205 S. 7 th St Renton
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). As this incident involved the Renton Police Department, all RPD staff have been
excluded from this VIIT investigation.
On 13 April 2022, at approximately 1128HRS personnel from the Renton Police Dept and the
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St for a
report of an adult male subject at the location holding a gun. Shortly after arriving on-scene
responding units contacted a subject near the bus shelters. During the contact the subject refused
to comply with verbal commands given by Officers and produced what appeared to be a firearm
from a pocket. Officers on-scene fired their duty weapons striking the subject. Officers on-
scene rendered first aid until Fire Department and King County Medic One personnel arrived on-
scene. The 24-year-old male was transported to Harborview Medical Center for emergency care.
Detectives from the Valley Independent Investigative Team were notified of the incident and
responded to the scene and began their investigation. Access to the Park and Ride and traffic in
the area were impacted by partial road closures and restricted access to the Park and Ride until
approximately 1945HRS.
Public notifications will be released weekly until the conclusion of the investigation. Media
Inquiries regarding the Independent Investigation should be directed to Commander ToddRossi
of the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 431-3657 or at t.rossi@tukwilawa.gov
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
involved subject. 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