A teen who pleaded guilty to the murder of a Kent police officer in 2018 was sentenced Friday afternoon.
Emiliano Garcia was sentenced to juvenile detention until he is 21.
On July 22, 2018, Garcia, who was 16 years old at the time, fled from police in a pickup truck
Officer Diego Moreno was on foot deploying spike strips to slow the truck when he was fatally struck by a pursing patrol car.
Prosecutors said Garcia and two underage passengers in the truck illegally fired guns in a parking lot, which prompted police attention, and then fled the scene during the police chase, causing the death and multiple injuries.
Prosecutors said the teens were drinking beer and doing cocaine after trying to get into a bar in south suburban Renton following a birthday party.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Below is KIRO 7's previous coverage:
- July 2018: Kent police officer killed in line of duty
- July 2018: Law enforcement patches wanted for son of fallen Washington police officer
- July 2018: Teen charged as adult after officer killed in car chase
- July 2018: Thousands attend memorial service for fallen Kent police officer Diego Moreno
- October 2019: Teen pleads guilty to death of Kent police officer
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