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Inquest Rules Police Action Justified | Seattle News
After seven years of investigation, a King County inquest jury ruled that Seattle police officers acted lawfully when they fatally shot Ryan Smith in May 2019 — a decision that closes a long, painful chapter for Smith’s family and reignites debate over police use of force. The incident, captured on bodycam, showed officers entering a home after a 911 call, confronting Smith with a knife, and firing. Smith’s mother, Rose Johnson, had pleaded for de-escalation, citing his struggles with addiction and depression. The jury’s verdict, delivered Wednesday, concluded the officers’ actions were…
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