A person suspected of killing a Washington state police officer and injuring another after a traffic stop turned into a deadly manhunt on Monday night was arrested “without incident,” police said.
The deadly encounter took place around 9:40 pm in Bothell, just outside of Seattle. The suspect led police in a brief chase after the attempt to stop traffic, after which he got out of the vehicle, fled on foot, and opened fire on two officers, killing one on the scene, according to KOMO News.
Bothell police tweeted Tuesday morning that the suspect, who has not yet been identified, was later “tucked away on a rooftop near the scene.”
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The department told KOMO News that the traffic stop may have been related to a previous hit-and-run incident in the area, but an investigation is still ongoing.
The other officer injured in the shooting is reported to be in stable condition at a local hospital.
“This is uncharted territory for us,” The Seattle Times newspaper quoted Johnson during a press conference Tuesday morning. “This will be a difficult couple of days for our organization.”
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During the search, which involved several K-9 units and a helicopter, Johnson informed local residents to “stay home, close the doors, and if you see anything, say something.”
The motive for the violence remains unclear.
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In a tweet, Bothell Councilman Mason Thompson said he was “heartbroken” by the incident.
“My prayers go out to the officers who were shot and their families,” said Thompson.
Fox News’ David Aaro contributed to this report. This is news in development. Please check for updates.
