Chelan County, WA- The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office released dash cam footage from Deputy Lee Risdon’s Cruiser that was taken around 12:50 am on March 2nd, 2016.
In the video, Deputy Risdon can be seen making contact with a man sitting in a truck in a Leavenworth Parking Lot. As the deputy greets the driver, he rolls down the window before exiting the vehicle and firing at the deputy. A total of 28 shots were fired before the suspect lead Deputies on a Chase towards Cashmere, before crashing his truck and being taken into custody.
Warning: The Video may be disturbing for some viewers.
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Original Story:
Chelan County, WA- Sheriff Brian Burnett reports that at approximately 12:50 AM, a Chelan County Sheriff’s Deputy contacted a vehicle in a parking lot in Leavenworth. As the Deputy approached the vehicle the driver
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has confirmed that the suspect, Robert L. Friess, was released last night from Harborview Medical Center after being treated for his injuries. Friess was transported back to Chelan County and booked into the Chelan County Regional Justice Center for Assault 1st and Felony Eluding.
SIU also confirms that a handgun has been recovered from the suspect’s vehicle. The handgun will be sent to the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab for processing.
***UPDATE March 2, 2016 3:00 PM***
The Special Investigation Unit has released the name of the deputy involved in Monday morning’s shooting as Deputy Lee Risdon. He is a veteran officer who has been with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office since October 2006. Deputy Risdon has been placed on administrative leave which is standard procedure while the investigation is being completed.
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