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WSP involved in Bremerton-area officer-involved shooting in Friday morning

November 17, 2023

BREMERTON, Wash. – Members of the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team were assisting allied law enforcement agencies with an incident in the 3400 block of Forester Drive in Bremerton on Friday morning. During the incident, WSP SWAT personnel became involved in an officer-involved shooting.

Members of the Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT) and Kitsap County Incident Response Team (KCIRT) are co-investigating the incident.

All inquiries shall be directed to Bremerton Police Department Lt. Ryan Heffernan (360) 900-6300 per WAC 139-12.

Per WAC 139-12, the IIT is unable to release any criminal history related to the individual, which includes the circumstances surrounding the initial contact, which prompted the law enforcement response. This information can only be released if specifically requested by the media, and is able to be released consistent with the Public Records Act Chapter 42.56 RCW

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Release sent by Sergeant Chelsea Hodgson

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