Inquest Revisits Ryan Smith Shooting | Seattle News

An inquest in Seattle is examining the 2019 fatal shooting of Ryan Smith, asking whether police acted lawfully when they fired shots after entering his apartment during a domestic dispute. Bodycam footage shows Smith advancing with a knife, and officers say they feared for their lives — though his mother argues they could have de-escalated. The only visual evidence is from police cameras, and while neighbors heard the chaos, no one saw the shooting. Despite a prior homicide classification and official findings that officers followed protocol, this inquest could determine if further accountability is needed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/518d03f26bfe753e