The Seattle Police Department released a video that shows a police SUV being lit on fire while an officer was inside.
It also shows the officer firing shots through the windshield. The video is a combination of body camera, dash camera and surveillance video.
The incident happened Thursday afternoon in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.
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The suspect threw a flaming piece of wood into the car while the officer was inside. The officer then fired gunshots through the windshield of the car. The suspect was not hurt.
Watch the video for yourself below.
WARNING: The video is graphic and contains expletives; viewer discretion is advised.
Detectives with the Force Investigations Team have released body-worn, dashcam, and surveillance video from the ongoing investigation into the Thursday’s officer-involved shooting in South Lake Union.
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) October 16, 2020
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