Officer killed after being shot in head, run over by suspect in traffic stop in Everett Washington

Police officer dies after being shot in head then run over by suspect driving a Mini Cooper during traffic stop near a Starbucks in Washington State

  • A police officer was shot and killed on Friday afternoon near the campus of Everett Community College in Washington State 
  • Gunshots were heard at around 2:15pm outside a Starbucks close to the college 
  • An officer in uniform was seen on the ground in the moments after the shooting as the gunman sped away, running over the body
  • Gunman’s car was involved in a car crash minutes later sending a van with children inside onto its side and damaging another vehicle

The city of Everett, Washington State was paralyzed on Friday afternoon after a police officer was shot and killed outside a Starbucks before leading police on a two mile high-speed chase that ended with a multi-car crash across from the campus of Everett Community College.

Initially there were reports of a shooting at a Starbucks to which police responded. 

Gunshots were heard at around 2:15pm. A uniformed officer was seen on the ground in the moments after the shooting in the parking lot of the Starbucks coffee shop as the gunman sped away, running over the body in the process. 

One witness said the officer was killed instantly having being shot in the head. 

But the suspect’s crime spree continued as the gunman sped off in his car causing a multi-car accident. 

The suspect, a white male, was seen being arrested by police on Everett traffic cameras

The suspect, a white male, was seen being arrested by police on Everett traffic cameras 

The suspect was driving a Mini, seen center. He was quickly arrested, pictured by the zebra

The suspect was driving a Mini, seen center. He was quickly arrested, pictured by the zebra

Several cars were involved in collision after a fleeing suspect drove through an intersection

Several cars were involved in collision after a fleeing suspect drove through an intersection 

The suspect was believed to have been driving this Mini Cooper which led to the collision

The suspect was believed to have been driving this Mini Cooper which led to the collision

Members of the emergency services were all quickly on scene following the collision

Members of the emergency services were all quickly on scene following the collision

Up to 30 patrol cars were on scene. The suspects Mini Cooper can  be seen, center

Up to 30 patrol cars were on scene. The suspects Mini Cooper can  be seen, center

Officers chased the suspect in his Mini Cooper for about two miles through Everett. 

The suspect was then involved in a car crash at the intersection of 35th and Rucker. 

It caused a white van with children inside to topple onto its side while a blue vehicle was also seen to be a write-off having been involved in the smash. 

The suspect, a white male, was quickly arrested and taken into custody, police said. His arrest was caught on traffic cameras positioned at the intersection. He transported to Providence Colby Campus hospital.

So far, the identity of the suspect or officer involved has not been released reports Komo.

The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response team have also responded to the scene together with officers from the Everett Police Department.     

Everett Police described what was happening as a 'significant incident' on Friday afternoon

Everett Police described what was happening as a ‘significant incident’ on Friday afternoon

A blue car could be seen having been totaled while a white van rolled onto its side

A blue car could be seen having been totaled while a white van rolled onto its side 

Three cars were involved in the collision on Friday afternoon in Everett

Three cars were involved in the collision on Friday afternoon in Everett

The scene of the car accident could be seen in footage from a television news helicopter

The scene of the car accident could be seen in footage from a television news helicopter

A ten mile air exclusion zone was set up around the city following the crime spree

A ten mile air exclusion zone was set up around the city following the crime spree

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers released a statement on the officer’s death on Friday evening.

‘Our hearts ache for the family, friends, and colleagues of the fallen officer,’ it read.

‘On behalf of Snohomish County, we offer our deepest condolences to the entire community shaken by this loss of life and those police officers who will be out keeping our community safe, even under the shadow of this tragedy. 

‘We will provide any support the City of Everett needs and call on everyone to take a moment to honor the people who are here to serve and protect.’ 

source: dailymail.co.uk