Weapons Offense

Weapons Offense
PULLMAN - On December 14, 2022 at 8:37 pm, Pullman Police Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Latah Street for a weapon offense.

Officers learned a male in his thirties, was threatening to kill his roommates. The roommates were evacuated from the apartment. Pullman Officers attempted to speak with the male, but he barricaded himself inside the apartment.

Pullman PD crisis negotiators and the Whitman County Regional SWAT Team responded. The suspect began firing from his apartment. The area was evacuated.

After unsuccessful negotiations, escalating behavior and continued danger to the public and officers, the male was shot by a member of the Whitman County Regional SWAT Team. The suspect was found deceased when the Whitman County Regional SWAT Team cleared the apartment.

On behalf of the Whitman County Regional SWAT Team, Pullman PD has requested assistance of the Washington State Patrol to investigate the officer involved shooting. Further information should be released by Washington State Patrol.

Per RCW 43.102, the investigation must be completely independent of the agency whose officer was involved in the use of deadly force. The Whitman County Regional SWAT Team is made up of officers from Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, Pullman Police Department, and WSU Police Department.

Jake Opgenorth, Chief of Police
Pullman Police Department


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