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SIU Media BriefingFebruary 13, 2015
Sergeant Ken LattinSIU Spokesperson
To investigate officer-involved incidents in
Benton/Franklin counties which involve great bodily harm or death
The investigation shall be performed in a manner that provides both the appearance and reality of a thorough, fair, complete, and professional investigation that is free of conflicts of interest
Special Investigation Unit was formed in late 2010
SIU Commander has sole authority of this case
Mission & Purpose of SIU
Kennewick Police Richland Police Benton County Sheriff Franklin County Sheriff Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Team
Involved Agencies in Current Investigation
Criminal Investigation Vs. Administrative
Investigation Explain what we can and can’t comment on What has been done so far What will be done next in the investigation What the public can do to help SIU Hotline phone # What do we know so far
Purpose of Today’s Briefing
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
completes a comprehensive criminal investigation just as they would investigate any other homicide that would occur in our jurisdiction
The Pasco Police will conduct their own administrative investigation with their Internal Affairs Investigator.
The 2 investigations happen concurrently but separately.
Criminal Vs. Administrative
As in any homicide investigation, we can’t
comment on issues that would jeopardize the integrity of the investigation.
We can’t provide analysis of the investigation to this point.
We can explain the current status of the investigation and what will happen next to provide a tentative timeline for new information to be released.
What Can We Talk About
WSP Crime Scene Team completed a 3-D scan
of the scene. Witness interviews Forensic crime scene photographs Collection of all forensic evidence Autopsy performed earlier today Hotline open for calls 509-491-4011 Collection of involved officer’s uniform gear
Completed So Far
Review of social media Non-involved officers interviewed
Completed So Far
Download of dash cam video Collection of radio traffic from FCSO Dispatch
during the incident Review of MDT messaging surrounding the
incident Opportunity for involved officers to give statement Continue to interview additional witnesses.
Approximately 40 witnesses identified so far. Complete facts will be presented to Franklin
County Prosecutor
What is Next
Hotline – 509-491-4011 (rings to SIU
Investigators) If you saw or heard something then please let
us know Respect the rights of others. Everyone has a
different opinion of the case The case will be decided on facts. Trust the
process
What Can You Do
Antonio Zambrano-Montes was not armed with
a gun or knife. Video shows that he had thrown at least one rock. Investigation continues on whether he was still armed with a rock when he was shot.
What Do We Know So Far
February 19th at 1:30 at the Kennewick Police
Department
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