HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-30 - Death Investigation - 5600 Block of South 152nd StreetCity Of Tukwila
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For Immediate Distribution
Type of Incident: Death Investigation
Location: 5600 Blk. of S. 152 St. in Tukwila
Date /Time Occurred: 06/30/2012 1039 hrs Case Number: 12 -4642
Press Contact: Sergeant Mark Dunlap Phone Number: 206- 433 -1843
Description of Incident
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Late Saturday morning (June 30th) Tukwila Officers respond to a 911 call from the residents of
a house in the 5600 blk. of S. 152nd Place. A 26 year old male with a history of mental illness
was being combative with his family and making strange statements to the 911 operator. Officers
arrived to find the male holding a golf club and threatening his family.
The male broke his ankle while trying to escape from the officers as they were taking him into
custody for an involuntary mental health commitment. An ambulance and a Fire Department aid
crew were summoned to treat the ankle injury and to transport the male to the hospital. While in
the ambulance, the male began to have breathing difficulties. He was taken to Harborview
Hospital for emergency care where he later died.
Detectives from the Valley Investigative Team responded to conduct an independent
investigation and document the incident. At this time the cause of death is unknown.
The Tukwila Police Department cannot release any further information at this time due to the on-
going investigation.
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Michael Villa, Chief of Police
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone (206)433 -1808 Records Fax (206)244 -6181