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Detective George Alvarez shot Anthony Chilcott in 2019, and was terminated in 2021. An arbitrator in California reversed this decision late May.

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SEATTLE — King County has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a claim by the family of man who was shot and killed by deputies after stealing a pickup truck and a pet poodle, according to the family’s attorney.

King County has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a claim by the family of man who was shot and killed by deputies after stealing a pickup truck and a pet poodle, according to the family’s attorney.

King County sheriff vows to stay put Dave Wagner Despite calls for her resignation, King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht said she’s not stepping down. “No, I’m not going to resign.” Johanknecht told KIRO 7. Last week, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott joined a small chorus of people calling for Johanknecht’s resignation for her response to a $5 million settlement with the family of Tommy Le. Le was an unarmed 20-year-old who was shot and killed by Deputy Cesar M...

King County detective fired after investigation into fatal shooting Detective George Alvarez was fired from the King County Sheriffs Office for policy violations and extremely poor tactical and officer safety decisions. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 1:09 PM PDT April 1, 2021 KING COUNTY, Wash. — Editors note: The above video shows aerials of the scene of the officer-involved shooting in Nov. 2019. King County Detective George Alvarez was fired for policy viola...

King County detective terminated after investigation into 2019 shooting (Photo courtesy of KCSO) King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht has terminated the employment of Detective George Alvarez for “policy violations and extremely poor tactical and officer safety decisions” leading up to the fatal shooting of Anthony Chilcott in November 2019. According to a release from the King County Sheriff’s Office, the termination decision is not based on the use of force or shooting of Chilcott, but...