End of Watch: Officer Shoop shot, killed in the line of duty in King County Washington
King County, Wash. –
Bothell Police Releases Name of Fallen Officer – Officer Jonathan Shoop
It is with a very heavy heart that we identify our fallen officer. Officer Jonathan Shoop was shot while attempting to stop a violator vehicle on July 13th at around 9:40 PM. Officer Shoop died from his wounds at the scene.
Jonathan Shoop started his law enforcement career at the Bothell Police Department on June 3rd, 2019 after serving in the United States Coast Guard. Jonathan was a dedicated officer who served the City of Bothell with professionalism and compassion. Jonathan was well liked amongst his peers and throughout the community. Officer Jonathan Shoop will be dearly missed.
Officer Shoop is survived by his fiancé, his mother, and his two brothers.
Detectives with the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) are investigating a shooting incident resulting in one officer being killed and another injured in Bothell, WA.
At about 9:40 p.m. on July 13th, Bothell Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop on a black sedan along westbound SR-522. After a short pursuit, the vehicle struck a pedestrian, crashed through the center median and stopped in the 10300 block of Woodinville Dr. Gunfire was exchanged and it was reported that one person ran from the vehicle. As additional officers arrived, they found two Bothell Police officers had been shot. One officer was deceased. The second sustained what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Harborview Medical Center. The pedestrian was also transported to Harborview Medical Center.
Bothell Police confirms that the man suspected of shooting the officers was apprehended at about 3:20 a.m. this morning after he was located hiding on the rooftop. He was arrested without incident.
Follow-up information related to the officers will be handled by Captain Mike Johnson of the Bothell Police Department at 425-487-5127.
The investigation is being conducted by the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART). SMART is a team of investigators, evidence technicians, records specialist, and public information officers from various Snohomish County law enforcement agencies and Washington State Patrol, who respond to, and investigate, police use of force incidents. There are civilian community members that also serve on SMART per the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETSCA). When the SMART investigation is complete, results will be forwarded to the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Message from Mayor Olsen
Our hearts are broken. Yesterday, July 13 marks a tragic day in Bothell’s history. Police Officer Jonathan Shoop was shot and killed in the line of duty. A second Police Officer was also shot but was not seriously wounded and has been released from the hospital.
On behalf of the entire Bothell City Council, we send our thoughts and prayers to Officer Shoop’s family and want our Bothell Police Department to know we grieve with you. You have our unwavering support during this incredibly difficult time.
The City’s current focus is on supporting our fallen officer’s family and ensuring our police department has the counseling, mental well-being resources and peer support they need.
The past few months have been unprecedented and difficult for first responders and now to lose one of our own is a horrific incident to comprehend. We are all so proud of the Bothell Police Officers who worked through the night, along with several of our neighboring agencies, to professionally and competently take the suspect into custody, protecting the community from further harm.
We are incredibly grateful for the surrounding law enforcement agencies who are assisting us now with call coverage and law enforcement support, so that services in our community are covered.
Thank you to the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team, who stepped in immediately to investigate this shooting incident. When something like this happens, it is important for us to have a complete and thorough investigation. This external and independent investigation is vital for our community and department.
Our amazing community has already been reaching out wanting to know how they can help. Once we determine the family’s desires or wishes, we will share any pertinent information with our community. Follow Bothell Police and City of Bothell social media channels for the most current updates.
This is a traumatic event that has befallen our Police Department and our entire community. Together we will begin the healing process. As Mayor, I am so thankful to be part of such a compassionate and caring community. – Mayor Olsen
To our Bothell Community,
1 June This past week we witnessed the needless death of Mr. George Floyd, after being taken into custody by Minneapolis police officers. I watched the video of Mr. Floyd lying cuffed on the ground, with an officer’s knee on his neck, desperately telling the officers that he couldn’t breathe, while other officers did nothing. I was horrified and appalled by the callous indifference displayed by officers at the scene to a man’s cry for breath. That is not how anyone should behave, let alone a police officer who swore an oath to protect and serve.
The death of Mr. Floyd has rocked the nation and law enforcement to its core. When a needless death like this occurs, it undermines all the great work that has been done. People are hurting and angry. And I don’t blame them. The officers at this scene destroyed any trust they had with the public they serve. Now those officers must be held accountable.
Every officer I have spoken to about this event has been outraged. Outraged that no officer stepped in to help Mr. Floyd. Outraged that an officer would do such a thing to another human being. Outraged at how officers from Minneapolis have negatively impacted the positive relationships we have developed within our own community. Outraged that we must grieve another needless death.
The fact is, Law Enforcement must do better. We as Law Enforcement must own our mistakes and work hard every day to ensure we are earning the authority we have been given. To be frank, it starts with hiring the right people. The Bothell Police Department excels at this through a rigorous background process, which seeks out empathetic, caring people who have a desire to make a difference. Once hired, our officers complete hours of ongoing training in de-escalation, mental health, implicit bias, crisis intervention, in addition to basic patrol and tactical procedures.
I am proud of the men and women of the Bothell Police Department. They are hard-working, empathetic peace officers who care about the community they serve. They take pride in protecting and serving all people of Bothell. But we also recognize that our effectiveness is only as strong as our relationships and partnerships with our community. This is why our mission statement reads, “It is the mission of the Bothell Police Department to protect life and property through professional police services and a proactive partnership with the community.”
We are committed to our mission. We understand that it will not be easy. It means that we must be willing to have difficult and sometimes, uncomfortable conversations. It means doing our best to understand another’s point of view. As our nation works through these difficult and challenging times, you have our commitment that we will continue to build relationships and partnerships within our community, to ensure those who are marginalized have a voice.
Please know that we are monitoring the situation in cities around us and are working closely with our Bothell community partners and some are coordinating with us as they plan small, peaceful protests. We will be out and about in the community a lot over the next few days, standing side by side with many of you.
Respectfully,
Ken Seuberlich, Chief of Police