East Precinct headquarters at 12th and Pine is draped with a black mourning bunting. An officer stands guard at the Bonney Watson funeral home on Broadway where the body of officer Timothy Brenton rests. Here’s the latest from our news partners about the crime and the investigation seeking to bring Brenton’s murderer to justice.
- Central District News: New details on murder investigation
- SeattleCrime.com: The Call: Police radio transcript
- Central District News: Video playing a key role
- Central District News: Candlelight vigil at 29th & Yesler
- Seattle Times: Slain officer was teacher, ‘quiet family man’
- Seattle PI: Man arrested after shooting held on bail
- Photos of Tim Brenton provided by SPD.gov
As a community we need to mourn the loss of this fine officer… he was one of the best. It is hard to know what to do, but, perhaps we can organize some form of remembrance at the East Precinct.
Mike
Donations to the fund to help support Officer Brenton’s family can be made at any Bank of America branch, SPD announced this a.m.
http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2009/11/03/brenton-family-assi