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John T. Nguyen is accused of firing multiple times at Ronald Taufa'ase'e in an "unprovoked" attack at the WinCo in Olympia last week.

See all locations. Sign in. A year-old woman who is believed to be a victim of vehicular homicide was identified Tuesday by the Thurston County Coroner's Office. About 11 a. Saturday, Destiney Fortin was one of three. The cause of the blaze remained under investigation Wednesday. A Shelton man who died over the weekend after he was hit by a train in Centralia has been identified, according to the King County Medical Examiner's Office.

Olympia shooting today

About 45 minutes later, after deputies put out an attempt to locate the suspect, a Lacey Police Department officer found the man walking on Martin Way East and arrested him without incident. Deputies said a search warrant for the suspect's backpack was obtained and a 9mm pistol and ammunition were found inside. It doesn't appear the victim and suspect were connected in any way, deputies said. Surveillance footage showed the suspect — who charging documents identified as John Nguyen, 23, of Olympia — in the WinCo parking lot at the time of the shooting, according to Thurston County deputies. While the video did not show the shooting, deputies said it revealed Nguyen walking away from the driver's side area of the car afterward. The victim was identified as Ronald Taufaasee, a year-old Tumwater man. Taufaasee's brother said the two went to WinCo to buy groceries and Ronald stayed in the car. Nguyen was booked into Thurston County Jail and charged with one count of murder in the first degree and one count of murder in the second degree. His preliminary hearing was held on Monday and the court granted the state's motion to hold Nguyen without bail. His arraignment hearing is scheduled for 9 a. One witness told authorities she heard five or six shots before calling , then heard more afterward. She said she saw a man walking down the stairs behind WinCo before firing a handgun.

With this external process done, the city says Police Chief Rich Allen will convene a seven-member "Use of Force Review Board" comprised of people from inside and outside the department. Hurricane Tracker.

The Olympia police officer who shot Timothy Green and the others involved in the incident will not face charges, the city announced Monday. The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office notified the City of Olympia recently that it has declined to file any charges against the four officers who responded to the call about Green, according to a city news release. Green, a year-old man with a history of mental illness, died on Aug. The incident occurred after police were called to a disturbance at a Starbucks near Martin Way and Sleater Kinney Road. The decision not to file charges came after the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Office completed their review of the shooting and determined the actions of the officers were lawful, according to the city's news release Monday evening.

Surveillance footage released Friday captures an attempt to shoplift at a Safeway in Olympia that led to the later shooting of two young black men by a white police officer. The footage released by police Friday shows both men carrying their skateboards before entering the store, as well as the failed theft, police said. That incident prompted store employees to call police, leading to a roadside encounter that ended when Officer Ryan Donald shot the stepbrothers early Thursday morning. The shooting of the African-American men by the white officer has sparked a public outcry. Officials have said there is no early evidence to indicate race played a role in the shooting. On Friday, Chaplin, 21, and Thompson, 24, both remained hospitalized in serious condition.

Olympia shooting today

Olympia Police shoot and kill a man on Starbucks property after they say he pulled a knife on officers. Monday, in the Starbucks drive-thru. He was in confrontation with their employees. People in the area saw the commotion. He ran to the road.

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Four Tacoma teens were taken into custody Sunday in Thurston County on suspicion of eluding, possession of a stolen car, possession of stolen firearms, and altering a firearm serial number, Sheriff. About 45 minutes later, after deputies put out an attempt to locate the suspect, a Lacey Police Department officer found the man walking on Martin Way East and arrested him without incident. Olympia detectives did not take part because Olympia officers were involved. One witness told authorities she heard five or six shots before calling , then heard more afterward. Chief Allen named the four officers involved in the shooting over a week after the incident. Toggle navigation Main menu. He then disappeared behind the wall, and the witness heard more gunshots, she told deputies. Log in Register. See all locations. Prosecutors said it was "evident" the victim had 10 gunshot wounds to his neck and body.

A man was arrested in Olympia, Washington, on Thursday evening after stabbing two officers and lighting his neighbor's door on fire, according to police reports. Olympia Police Department tweeted that "while attempting to arrest a suspect for lighting his neighbor's door on fire, the suspect stabbed two officers" at the scene.

The 9mm rounds located inside the backpack matched the bullet and casings found at the scene, prosecutors said. But I'm hurt, and we're all hurt, and we're all grieving because he doesn't deserve this," said Anna Petelo. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to help Taufaasee's family with funeral expenses. While the video did not show the shooting, deputies said it revealed Nguyen walking away from the driver's side area of the car afterward. The claim alleges police knew of Green's mental health history and failed to deescalate the situation. Yelm, WA 1 day ago. Nguyen is accused of firing multiple times at Ronald Taufa'ase'e in an "unprovoked" attack at the WinCo in Olympia last week. A man called around p. Our contributor network of tens of thousands of creators appears alongside stories from established publications and journalists. He was booked into jail overnight. The victim was identified as Ronald Taufaasee, a year-old Tumwater man. Centralia, WA 2 days ago. Additionally, the board will review if any current procedures should be updated and improved. Taufaasee's brother said the two went to WinCo to buy groceries and Ronald stayed in the car. This board will review the shooting to determine if the use of force was appropriate and consistent with the police department's training and policies, according to the news release.