Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Derek J. Hayden
Gender : Male
Age : 44
Race : White
Date : 02/16/2021
Location : Alaskan Way and Seneca Street
City : Seattle
County : King
State : Washington
Agency : Seattle Police Department
Officer(s) :Cassidy Butler, Willard Jared
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 16, 2021, around 9:20 p.m., Port of Seattle officers contacted the Seattle Police Department regarding Derek J. Hayden, a man in mental health crisis with a kitchen knife. When officers arrived, Hayden fled down Alaskan Way. PSPD officers attempted to de-escalate the situation by following Hayden. They also employed a less-lethal 40mm launcher that fires foam-tipped projectiles, but this method was unsuccessful in subduing him. SPD officers, including Officers Cassidy Butler and Willard Jared, arrived. Both officers discharged their firearms, killing Hayden.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/police-shooting-downtown-waterfront/
