Based on the Seattle Police Department’s exit from the Federal Consent Decree in September 2025, the Seattle Police Department must now adhere to Washington State law for any use of deadly force by an officer. In these situations, the department is subject to an independent investigation led by the Independent Force Investigation Team of King County (IFIT KC). All information related to these investigations will come from that office. For an incident that occurred on February 12th, here is the first statement they published on February 13th. For additional information, contact the Kirkland PD PIO Media Phone
Update 2/15/26 1200 PM:
Under state law (RCW 10.114.011 and WAC 139-12), the release of information relating to the 2/12/26 officer-involved shooting investigation is being managed by the Independent Force Investigation Team of King County (IFIT KC).
The Independent Force Investigation Team of King County has authorized the Seattle Police Department to release the following video that provides a brief overview of what occurred.
SPD continues to collaborate with IFIT KC to obtain approval to release information that will not compromise their independent criminal investigation. SPD and IFIT KC will release additional information as soon as possible, consistent with the department’s commitment to transparency and legitimacy, as allowed under state law.