Death by Cop 2022-2024
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Clifford Jones
Gender : Male
Age : 65
Race : White
Date : 04/23/2022
Location : Gilman Dr W/15th Ave W
City : Seattle
County : King
State : Washington
Agency : Auburn PD
Officer(s) :Michael Smith
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by intoxicated off-duty Auburn officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Auburn PD Officer Michael Smith was arrested for vehicular homicide and hit-and-run after he killed Clifford Jones in a crash he fled from. Prior to this crash, Officer Smith who may have been impaired hit a cab and allegedly tried to open the door and fight the cab driver and tried to pull them out of the vehicle. Officer Smith then drove off at 90 mph and crashed, killing Clifford Jones. A Seattle PD officer noted in his report that “Smith’s eyes were bloodshot and watery. Smith smelled of alcohol. Smith admitted to me he had been drinking mixed drinks. Specifically two. As Smith spoke, I noted his speech was slurred. I asked Smith if he felt buzzed. Smith told me he wished to remain silent.”
Smith refused a DUI test but was arrested for DUI and charged with vehicular homicide and hit and run. The officer was sentenced to 7 years for the manslaughter hit-and-run.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://komonews.com/news/local/auburn-police-officer-in-court-for-allegedly-killing-a-pedestrian
