Police are investigating a shooting between officers and a suspect who refused to step out of traffic while claiming he had a gun on Tuesday. FOX13
Police Department , at 10:22 a.m., officers responded to reports of a man running into traffic near Trader Joes on 1st Ave. S AND S 160th St. According to the BPD, officers tried deescalating the situation by using less lethal weapons to get the suspect out of traffic. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, officers fired shots at him.
Authorities say the suspect was immediately treated for his wounds and taken to a nearby hospital. The BPD says the Valley Investigative Team will lead an investigation into the shooting and the officer's use of force. The investigation will likely last several hours, so the BPD are asking the public to be aware of road closures in downtown Burien.
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