Crime & Safety

Issaquah Police Officers to be Recognized at TOP COPS Ceremony

Six officers will receive honorable mentions at the awards ceremony in Washington D.C. for their roles in a deadly shooting last September in Issaquah.

The six officers who were involved in a deadly shooting Sept. 24, 2011 in downtown Issaquah will receive an Honorable Mention award during the 19th annual TOP COPS Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 12. The ceremony will take place during National Police Week. 

The Issaquah Police Department officers scheduled to be recognized are Officer Brian Horn, Officer Jesse Petersen, Officer Laura Asbell, Officer Tom Griffith, Corporal Christian Munoz, and Sergeant Chris Wilson. 

The officers will be recognized for their roles last September in protecting the community from an armed gunman – who turned into an active shooter – near Clark Elementary and Issaquah High School. 

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The officers placed themselves between the gunman and more than 100 civilians who were attending a youth football game. The officers, guided by multiple 911 calls, responded quickly to the scene and ultimately had to use deadly force against the gunman after he started firing at them. 

Each year, the National Association of Police Organizations recognizes law enforcement officers from federal, state, county and local agencies for acts of bravery, courage and outstanding service to their communities during the preceding year. NAPO reviews hundreds of submissions from throughout the county to identify the Top 10 cases to appoint as TOP COPS. Of the cases not selected, one case from each state is selected as an Honorable Mention. 

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--Information from the city of Issaquah


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