WAC 139-12 mandates the lead investigative agency issue weekly updates in investigations where a Washington State Peace Officer uses deadly force in the capacity of their law enforcement duties. These updates are required even if no new information is available at the time of the update.
The Valley Independent Investigative Team is handling the investigation into the December 17, 2020, fatal shooting of Nicholas Ellingson by an Auburn Police Officer. The Tukwila Police Department is the lead agency for this investigation.
Below are the releases from the Tukwila PD on behalf of the VIIT:
Investigators Provide First Update in Fatal Auburn Police Shooting
Weekly Update: Investigation into Fatal Shooting of Nicholas Ellingson
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, January 7, 2021
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, January 15, 2021
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, January 22, 2021
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, January 29, 2021
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, February 5, 2021
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, February 12, 2021
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, February 19, 2021
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, February 25, 2021
Ellingson Investigation Weekly Update, March 5, 2021