The below statment was read by Assistant Chief Jim Pugel at a Seattle Police Headquarters news briefing on November 5th, 2009 at 3 p.m.

“While I cannot discuss all of our current investigation details and methods, please know that we are working with local, state and federal agencies to process all of the forensic evidence.  There [...]

On November 4, 2009, at approximately 11:22 am.,  officers were dispatched to the report of a dead body in a transient camp near the intersection of Airport Way, South Lucile Street, and Corson Avenue South.  The responding officers located the victim covered by a blanket.  The  46-year old male victim had obvious signs of death.  Several [...]

 
 
Timothy Quinn Brenton was born in Seattle on February 9, 1970. He spent his early childhood in Poulsbo and Woodinville, Washington. His mother fondly remembers Tim teaching himself to read at three years old from a subscription to National Geographic. He later lived in West Seattle, where he graduated from West Seattle High School in [...]

At 10:00 am this morning, Thursday, November 5th, 2009, the Seattle Police Honor Guard will raise a 20 X 30 foot (600 square feet) flag on top of the Space Needle to honor our fallen brother, Officer Timothy Brenton.
 
This flag will be flown on top of the Space Needle from 10:00 am today through Friday evening, and [...]

A map of the procession route courtesy of SDOT.
Memorial Procession Map

Honor Guards wishing to participate in Officer Brenton’s memorial are requested to be at Key Arena ready to practice at 8:00 am on Friday, November 6th.  Parking has been reserved at the Seattle Center 1st Avenue North garage, located at 1st Avenue North and North Thomas Street.   For information regarding hotel accomodations, please contact the [...]

The following is the memorial procession for Officer Brenton’s memorial on Friday, November 6th.  Motorists should expect significant traffic delays along the route.
 A memorial procession along city streets for Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton will be held on Friday, November 6. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles will depart at 9:00 a.m. from the University of [...]

The following is a statement from the family of Officer Tim Brenton:
“The family of Officer Tim Brenton would like to thank the community for the tremendous outpouring of support.  Even with the tragic loss, Tim’s wife and children are finding solace in the support from the police community, their friends and family, and the community [...]

There has been a fund established for the family of Officer Timothy Brenton.  Donations may be made at any Bank of America branch under the “Brenton Family Assistance Fund.”

It is with profound sadness that we must inform you that a Seattle Police Officer was killed in the line of duty last night.  Officer Timothy Brenton,  a Field Training Officer assigned to Third Watch, East Precinct, was shot to death while he and Student Officer Britt Sweeney, were parked in their patrol car [...]