After a two-day manhunt, investigators say members from the Seattle police department shot and killed the man they believe murdered four police officers at a coffee shop.
Maurice Clemmons
Investigators believe Clemmons is the man who shot and killed four Lakewood police officers on Sunday, November 29, 2009 in what they believe was an ambush attack. Sgt. Mark Renninger, 39; Ronald Owens, 37; Tina Griswold, 40; and Greg Richards 42, were inside the Forza coffee shop preparing for their shift when the gunman entered and opened fire. Two baristas and customers were inside when gunfire erupted, and no one else was injured during this attack. It is unclear if the shooter said anything before they opened fire, but police believe one of the officers had a chance to fire back at Clemmons, and he may have been hit.
Pierce County Sheriff’s department said in a press release, “Clemmons has extensive violent criminal history from Arkansas, including aggravated robbery and theft. He has also recently been arrested and charged in Pierce County for Assault 3rd on a Police Officer and for Rape of a Child.” Police say they had to detain people along the way who they believed helped Clemmons, and they eventually surrounded a home they believed he was in. Police now confirm that location was searched, and Clemmons was not inside. Investigators do believe Clemmons has a gunshot wound to the trunk of his body, and he is armed and dangerous.I had a conversation earlier today with an employee at the Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. They confirm Maurice Clemmons was convicted of these charges below:
- 1989: Aggravated robbery and theft of property
