Police responded around 4:20 a.m. for the report of someone breaking into vehicles. When officers arrived, the suspect fled from inside the vehicle, and police gave chase. During the pursuit, the suspect allegedly fired a shot at officers. Someone nearby called about a man breaking into a home and stealing a vehicle at gunpoint. A man was in the stolen vehicle when he crashed. He was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Jason Seavers
Agency Responsible: Seattle Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: Unknown Race
Date of Death: February 19, 2018
County: King
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3406
Geography: Urban