Man Armed With Knife Gets Shot by Cops at Seattle Waterfront

(Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) Seattle, Washington State The Seattle Police Department is released bodyworn video and the audio of a 911 call associated with Tuesdays officerinvolved shooting. SPD responded to a call from the Port of Seattle Police Department about a subject in crisis. Port of Seattle officers described the subject as a white male wearing a black coat and black pants, holding a knife to his throat. SPD officers arrived in the area and quickly located a man matching the description. Port of Seattle Police approached the man and attempted to use a lesslethal tool, but the device was ineffective. The man moved toward officers, and two Seattle Police officers fired, fatally striking the man. Representatives of the Office of Police Accountability, the Office of Inspector General and the SPD Force Investigation Team responded to the scene. The officers have been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with SPD polic