KCPAO in the News: October 16 — October 24
Below are new stories featuring the work of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office from October 12 through October 16. Our office handles felony-level crimes — which are the more serious crimes committed in King County — while City Attorneys’ offices handle most misdemeanors. Each day, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office files roughly 25 felony cases in King County, and we’re working hard to make sure the public and the media know about the work we’re doing to hold people who cause harm accountable.
KIRO 7: Capitol Hill quadruple stabbing suspect appears in court
KOMO 4: Local law enforcement panel details crime trends and future needs for public safety
Renton Reporter: Man Pulls Gun on Two People at Their Home
Seattle Times: Gunfire at Seattle’s The Postman comes a year after killing of owner
Seattle Times: King County to start Office of Gun Violence Prevention
South Seattle Emerald: After Recent Hate Crime at Wing Luke Museum, True Repair to the CID Requires More Investment
Charges in Seattle Light Rail Attack Case
Seattle Times: Seattle light-rail station attack suspect charged
Misdemeanor Charge Filed Against KCSO Deputy
Issaquah Reporter: King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge
My Northwest: King County Sheriff’s deputy charged with assault after March incident
Renton Reporter: King County Sheriffs Office Deputy Faces Assault Charge
The Stranger: King County deputy charged for punching handcuffed suspect
Tukwila Blog: SeaTac Police Officer charged for punching handcuffed suspect in back of patrol car
PAO Hires Outside Firm in Officer Involved Collision Death Case
My Northwest: Outside agency to investigate the death of Jaahnavi Kandula
KING 5: King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office hires firm to review case involving Jaahnavi Kandula
KIRO 7: King County to have outside firm investigate collision where SPD officer killed pedestrian
KOMO 4: Outside agency hired to review Seattle officer’s fatal collision with Jaahnavi Kandula
The Stranger: Outside expert to look at Jaahnavi Kandula’s death
