Investigators say two sheriff's deputies who were shot Monday night appeared to have resolved a domestic disturbance when a man they were trying to remove from a house opened fire, wounding both deputies.
Officials hope the huge reward will cause someone with information about Seattle officer Tim Brenton's killer to come forward. Investigators also have issued an internal state-wide alert for a "vehicle of interest."
An anonymous donor has added $20,000 to the growing reward to anyone who helps catch the person responsible for fatally shooting Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton. The news comes as the city prepares to honor the fallen officer with a memorial service at KeyArena on Friday.
A memorial will be held Friday afternoon at Seattle's KeyArena to honor veteran Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton, who was killed in a Halloween night shooting that also grazed a rookie officer. Meanwhile, police continue to pour over every piece of video evidence they can find in the hopes of catching the killer.
Seattle Police Interim Chief John Diaz said Monday that detectives believe the killer watched the traffic stop conducted by Officer Tim Brenton and a student officer before opening fire on the patrol car. Investigators are getting tips and looking through hours of security camera video.