Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/07/2025
Location : Viking Way at Nordic Cove Lane
City : Poulsbo
County : Kitsap
State : Washington
Agency : Poulsbo Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 7, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., a Poulsbo Police Department officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop near Viking Way and Nordic Cove Lane. The driver failed to yield. Police escalated a chase. After the vehicle came to a stop, officers approached the driver, who allegedly had a large knife. The individual refused to comply with commands and continued to pose a lethal threat. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and employed non-lethal options, which were unsuccessful. Subsequently, officers discharged their firearms, resulting in the individual's death. No officers or deputies were injured during the incident. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is conducting an investigation into the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-poulsbo-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-with-knife/FJJMAM4X6FAENGKB4P4ZZJQGEE/
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/suspect-shot-killed-police-poulsbo
https://komonews.com/news/local/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-poulsbo-kitsap-county-deadly-use-of-force-incident-on-viking-way-wa-department-of-independent-investigation