A man who allegedly shot and killed a Washington police officer and injured another during a traffic stop was arrested Monday night, according to police.
Officers with the Bothell Police Department outside of the Seattle-metro area tried to pull over a car around 9:40 p.m. Monday, but the driver allegedly refused to yield, police told KOMO News. After fleeing police, the driver supposedly struck a person on a scooter with the car and then allegedly opened fire on officers, according to police, killing one, KOMO News reported.
Police activity in Bothell is investigation of an officer involved shooting. Suspect is at large, armed with a handgun, B/M, gray tank top, baggy sweatpants, Afro hair style. Multiple K9s still in area. Call 911 with info.
— Bothell Police (@BothellPolice) July 14, 2020
The surviving officer was released from the hospital Tuesday after being rushed into treatment the night prior, a hospital spokesman told the local outlet. An hours-long manhunt for the suspect allegedly responsible for the shooting took place after responding officers discovered their deceased fellow officer, police told KOMO.
The suspect — who has yet to be identified — was reportedly located on a rooftop hours after he opened fire on the two Bothell officers, the police department said in a tweet.
UPDATE: Subject suspected of fatally shooting Bothell Police Officer has been taken into custody without incident. Subject was located hiding on a rooftop near the scene.
— Bothell Police (@BothellPolice) July 14, 2020
The identities of both the cops struck by gunfire Monday night have not been released by authorities. The incident marks the first time in 25 years that a Bothell officer has been killed, Capt. Mike Johnson told KOMO.
A local city councilman said he was “heartbroken” by the late night spell of violence. (RELATED: ‘Tell My Family I Loved Them’: Last Words Of Ohio Officer Gunned Down On 4th Of July)
I’m heartbroken about what’s happening in Bothell tonight. My prayers are with the officers who have been shot and their families.
— Mason Thompson (@electmasont) July 14, 2020
Two police officers in McAllen, Texas were ambushed and shot dead after responding to a house fire Saturday, according to ABC News.
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