Suspect killed after throwing incendiary devices at ICE detention center

5years ago

Washington news.

Washington authorities have shot and killed an armed suspect who threw incendiary devices at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.

The attack occurred early on Saturday morning when the unidentified man was spotted throwing incendiary devices at the facility and nearby propane tanks which caused a vehicle to be set on fire.

The man was armed with a rifle and didn't compel to police orders. He was shot and killed by police.

According to police spokesman Loretta Cool, the four officers weren't wearing body cameras but the attack was caught on surveillance cameras. The involved officers were all placed on administrative leave as it is the policy in such cases.