BOTHELL, Wash. — After one Bothell police officer was killed and another was hurt in a shootout with a suspect Monday night, KIRO 7 is monitoring reaction from Washington State and around the country.
As the news spreads the condolences are coming in.
On Tuesday afternoon, Bothell Police identified the fallen officer as Jonathan Shoop.
It is with a very heavy heart that we identify our fallen officer. pic.twitter.com/wbnrlI6dLl
— Bothell Police (@BothellPolice) July 14, 2020
Police departments as far away as North Carolina have been weighing in on Twitter.
The Seattle office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives offered its condolences and said it will be helping police with the investigation.
Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement Tuesday morning:
“Trudi and I join Washingtonians in mourning the loss of one of Bothell’s finest. While more information is still being gathered, it appears that the injuries to a second officer shot last night do not seem to be life-threatening. We are relieved to know a suspect has been apprehended and we will continue to follow this situation. I send the deepest condolences to the family and friends of this public servant who was killed while serving the community.”
Here are more tributes we’ve seen:
@BothellPolice, our thoughts and prayers are with you this morning. Our hearts are broken at hearing the news of the death of one of your officers and the injury of another.
— Bellingham Police (@BellinghamPD) July 14, 2020
Sending our most sincere condolences to you and the families of the officers. 💙💙#bp176 pic.twitter.com/mUUSDfLsct
A growing memorial for the Bothell officer shot and killed by a suspect last night.
— Deedee Sun (@DeedeeKIRO7) July 14, 2020
Many people in Bothell tell me they want @BothellPolice to know they care - deeply. And say their hearts are broken by this loss. @KIRO7Seattle pic.twitter.com/IeYemh4P1W
Thoughts and prayers for Chief Seuberlich and the entire Bothell Police Department. pic.twitter.com/qjnPqaipWp
— Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) July 14, 2020
We wake this morning to sad news that a Bothell PD officer was killed in the line of duty and another injured last evening. Our deepest condolences to Bothell PD, friends and family of the slain officer, and the entire Bothell community - we share your grief in this tragic loss. pic.twitter.com/tJK76sMNhG
— Lynnwood Police (@LynnwoodPD) July 14, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with @BothellPolice who lost an officer and had another injured in line of duty last night.
— Everett Police (@EverettPolice) July 14, 2020
@BothellPolice we are here for you. pic.twitter.com/O1IyPie2ne
— Grant County Sheriff (@GrantCoSheriff) July 14, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences go out to @BothellPolice for their loss. You are in our thoughts as you navigate these horrible times. #GoneButNeverForgotten.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) July 14, 2020
ATF is assisting @BothellPolice in the investigation into the shooting death of one of their officers last night. We send our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, department and community on their loss. https://t.co/2D282YNPnY
— ATF Seattle (@ATF_Seattle) July 14, 2020
In honor of the Bothell Police Department Officer who was killed in the line of duty last night and the second officer who was injured and transported to Harborview. Keeping both of them, their families & our partners with Bothell Police Department in our hearts & prayers today. pic.twitter.com/yw7PwrucwI
— snocosheriff (@SnoCoSheriff) July 14, 2020
My heart aches for my brothers and sisters at Bothell PD. Take care of each other. Watch over one another. Reach out if you need someone to talk to. RIP Officer. Thank you for keeping us safe. pic.twitter.com/C6SaSEZGBF
— Trooper Ryan Burke (@wspd1pio) July 14, 2020
— BonneyLakePolice PIO (@BLPoliceDept) July 14, 2020
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to @BothellPolice pic.twitter.com/GjhITy3tP9
— Monroe PD (@MonroePolice) July 14, 2020
Our hearts are heavy this morning hearing @BothellPolice lost an officer. A portion of SR 522 and SR 527 in #Bothell are closed for the investigation this morning. https://t.co/VVIdIxoF2o
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 14, 2020
We mourn with our brothers and sisters in law enforcement We are sorry for your loss @BothellPolice pic.twitter.com/y8Nl7j4zHs
— East Pierce Fire (@EastPierceFire) July 14, 2020
Terrible news. We join our city partners and all those mourning today in praying for healing and peace. @BothellPolice @CityofBothell https://t.co/UkjU0S4dzY
— Snohomish County (@snocounty) July 14, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with @BothellPolice who lost an officer and had another injured in line of duty last night.
— Everett Police (@EverettPolice) July 14, 2020
@BothellPolice we stand with you....
— Trooper J. Sevigney (@wspd4pio) July 14, 2020
Thank you for your service. #BlueFamily #NeverForget
@BothellPolice City of MLT sends condolences and prayers for your fallen and injured officers, their families, the City of Bothell staff and your community. 🙏🏼
— Mountlake Terrace WA (@cityofmlt) July 14, 2020
@BothellPolice Sending prayers and condolences ▪️💙▪️#FallenOfficer pic.twitter.com/jM4MnNdSQ4
— Brotherhood (@BFTFChicago) July 14, 2020
Our hearts go out to the @BothellPolice and @BothellFire this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those who know the officer injured and the officer killed last night. 💙💙
— Snohomish Co. Fire 7 (@SnoCountyFire7) July 14, 2020
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to @BothellPolice 💙 pic.twitter.com/ZOIggRJEKb
— King County Target Zero (@kctargetzero) July 14, 2020
I’m so encredibly sorry for your loss. This is devastating. I appreciate what you do for our community - the daily risks and sacrifice just got real.
— BothellGuy (@BothellGuy) July 14, 2020
Condolences and prayers for fallen officer's family and your department. Also prayers for a quick recovery for the injured officer.
— Meri Gupko (@MGupko) July 14, 2020
Heartbroken for Bothell Police this morning. SeaTac is with you. #pray
— Mayor Erin Sitterley (@MayorSitterley) July 14, 2020
Our thoughts are with the families of the officers as well as the Women and Men of the @BothellPolice and the community members effected by last nights tragic event.
— Newcastle Wa PD (@PdNewcastle) July 14, 2020
There are no words to express our sorrow upon learning that a @BothellPolice officer was shot and killed last night and another injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends as well as all the men and women of Bothell PD. pic.twitter.com/6smYFGAncW
— Tukwila Police (@TukwilaPD) July 14, 2020
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