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1 Sergeant Ken Lattin SIU Spokesperson Ken.lattin@ci.kennewick.wa.us 509-582-1316

2   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

3   Kennewick Police  Richland Police  Benton County Sheriff  Franklin County Sheriff  Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Team Involved Agencies in Current Investigation

4   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

5   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

6   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

7   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

8   Review of social media  Non-involved officers interviewed Completed So Far

9   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

10   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

11   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

12   February 19 th at 1:30 at the Kennewick Police Department Next Briefing

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