Seattle police release body cam footage of deadly officer-involved shooting

The Seattle Police Department released body camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting in North Seattle on New Year's Eve. KING 5's Ted Land reports

[mr.homeylovafriend]

People are so quick to bash police and praise the bad guy ??? WTF !! This guy was clearly a career criminal who made EVERY attempt to avoid jail / prison . Does every situation justify deadly force ?? Absolutely not. But this guy did several things that justifies the force.

1. Has a weapon
2 resisting arrest
3 presented the weapon

Even after it was kicked away several times , he continue to reach for it . And it wasn’t for any good reason . Action Is faster than reaction . Give that guy a split to second to grab the gun and shoot and then an innocent officer life is gone . The dynamic changed from effect arrest to a deadly force encounter, he gambled and he lost

[markwatts]

I like the way he says "FAMILY MEMBERS SHOT BY POLICE" WRONG Gun toting criminals shot by police!!

[danielrivera]

So sorry this happened to you officer however thank you for your service and stay safe.

[gabe-poyi]

Excellent reporting. Unbiased and factual, no innuendo. Rare to see these days from a media outlet. I’m impressed.

[willmorrow]

I've seen it before and again I thank the police for doing a hard job ... ps, the media needs an attitude adjustment, just saying.

[Mike-uisn]

The family with "Not this time" organization? Maybe he shouldn't have been carrying a gun. Glad all the officers were not injured.

[willfreeman]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

[fuamikipolokasisisio]

Justice for my Uso,
# samoa I stand.

[Itsme-mxtl]

Totally justified, #1 when the cops pull you over don't get out and run, #2 don't have stolen firearm on you, #3 doesn't this crimnal know that I-594, I-1639 are laws and he must obey them!

Oh wait that's right criminals don't obey laws

[miller]

An organization of families who lose members to police uh they do know he was dealing deadly drugs with an illegal firearm and Drew it on officers after resisting right? He wasn't a bystander caught in crossfire or some innocent person.

[IntashablE]

Good job cops !! another hooligan
Off the streets ..

[terryfrederick]

Excellent use of force... Stay Safe out There..

[Thecollectivedrip]

Still didn't have to kill them. His weapon was dislodged.

[robertplatts]

Imagine that another pillar of the community shot & killed by police that wasn't doing nothing wrong so he ran

[piercingsu]

Did they find out who the gun belonged to because it seriously looks like my gun that was stolen

[JR-xibh]

Lost to police, what media good shoot, glad the offices were okay

[ABDULLAHSA]

3 vs 1 and needed a gun. These cops failed.🤦‍♂️

[ricodinero]

id say give the officer a medal and a good pay vacation please, thank you officer.

[Illfaded]

ummmm ... thats not fully loaded you would need 3 more rounds 2 for sure .... smith wesson sd9ve is 16 +1 ...so 17 rounds if im correct

[paulob]

For the Leo thanks for all you guys do. Criminal got what he deserves.