Sergeant Ken Lattin SIU 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 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 – (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 19 th at 1:30 at the Kennewick Police Department Next Briefing