The King County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the suspect in the officer-involved shooting on June 20 died of a gunshot wound to the head. The Medical Examiner’s Office found the cause of death to be suicide.
The Seattle Police Department’s Force Investigation Team continues with their investigation.
Posted on June 23, 2025 4:44 am
In the interest of transparency, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is releasing the body-worn video from the officer-involved shooting on Friday, June 20. The department is also releasing the name of the SPD officer involved in this shooting: Officer Leonardo Bassi Rodriguez. This officer is on administrative leave.
The following video shows patrol officers responding to a domestic violence related call in the 3200 block of East Madison Street. During the incident, the suspect retreated into his apartment and fired multiple rounds at the officers and victim.
An SPD officer returned fire with his department firearm and struck the suspect.
Warning: This video contains graphic content.
This remains an active and ongoing FIT investigation.
Posted on June 20, 2025 4:26 pm
Seattle police detectives assigned to the Force Investigation Team (FIT) are investigating an officer-involved shooting during a domestic violence (DV) incident in Madison Park this morning.
On June 20, at 4:51 a.m., patrol officers responded to a DV-related call in the 3200 block of East Madison Street. During the incident the subject retreated into his apartment and shot multiple rounds at officers.
An SPD officer returned fire with his department firearm and struck the suspect, seriously injuring him.
The DV victim suffered a gunshot wound and officers got her to safety. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) arrived on scene and provided her with medical treatment. SFD transported the woman to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.
SPD’s SWAT team arrived and assumed tactical command of the scene. Police established a security perimeter around the residence and the Hostage Negotiation Team began speaking with the suspect via phone.
Ultimately, the SWAT team entered into the residence and found the suspect with no signs of life. SFD pronounced him deceased. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office will take custody of his body and determine the cause and manner of death.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation, and FIT detectives will investigate the use of force. Representatives from the Office of Police Accountability and the Office of Inspector General were notified.
Per policy, the involved officer will be placed on administrative leave and the department will release video of the incident within 72 hours.
Incident Number: 2025-170367