Ricardo Hernandez Killed by Federal Way Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
3000 S 288th St
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Police were dispatched for a reported domestic violence situation between two adult brothers. One of the brothers was armed with a knife. After officers arrived, they assisted family members as they escaped out through a window. The 21-year old Hispanic suspect was armed with knives when he confronted police officers. According to police, the man made a statement about wanting to die, and then he moved toward the officers who shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Ricardo Hernandez

Agency Responsible: Federal Way Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 21

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: October 8, 2016

County: King

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1942

Geography: Suburban

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