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Inquest Revisits Ryan Smith Shooting | Seattle News
An inquest in Seattle is examining the 2019 fatal shooting of Ryan Smith, asking whether police acted lawfully when they fired shots after entering his apartment during a domestic dispute. Bodycam footage shows Smith advancing with a knife, and officers say they feared for their lives — though his mother argues they could have de-escalated. The only visual evidence is from police cameras, and while neighbors heard the chaos, no one saw the shooting. Despite a prior homicide classification and official findings that officers followed protocol, this inquest could determine if further…
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