Seattle Police Officer Killed

SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT - BLOTTER:

http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2009/11/07/spd-statement-regarding-brenton-murder-investigation/

SPD statement regarding Brenton murder investigation

On the afternoon of November 6th , 2009, Seattle Police Homicide detectives received a tip about a Datsun 210 matching the description of a possible suspect vehicle used in the slaying of Officer Tim Brenton. Detectives responded to a parking lot in the 13700 block of 56th Avenue South in Tukwila. While detectives were investigating the scene further an adult male suspect emerged and pointed a gun at them. Detectives fired on the suspect in self defense, striking him at least once. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. No detectives were injured.

The Tukwila Police Department is handling the crime scene investigation and the King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is conducting the officer-involved shooting investigation.

SPD detectives obtained search warrants to further examine the crime scene. Evidence located inside the suspect’s apartment included improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a rifle, and various other items of evidence. Detectives now believe that this individual is responsible for both the murder of Officer Brenton, the attempted murder of Officer Sweeney, and the arson attack on October 22nd at the Charles Street facility. Detectives are asking the Prosecutor’s Office for formal charges. The Datsun that detectives were looking for is registered to the suspect. Our investigation into the murder of Officer Tim Brenton and attempted murder of Officer Britt Sweeney continues and we are still receiving and following up on tips. We have received numerous tips from the public and we encourage everyone to continue to call us with any information they may have regarding this investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call either 911 , or the tipline at (206) 233-5000. Those wishing to remain annonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or send a text to CRIMES (274637). Your text message should include “TIP486” to ensure proper routing. Calls are taken 24 hours a day.

Note: A video of the car stop which occurred previously to the murder on October 15, 2009:

http://www.centraldistrictnews.com/2009/11/09/murder-suspect-a-little-obnoxious-in-october-stop

“Murder suspect “a little obnoxious” in October stop” By Scott

SNIPPET: “On Friday SeattleCrime.com found that the suspect in Officer Brenton’s murder had no criminal history, but was ticketed in Seattle on October 15th for lack of insurance. It raised a big question of whether that stop could give any clues into the motive behind his deadly rampage.

Yesterday Seattle police released the full video from that stop, depicting all of the interaction between the two George sector officers and the suspect, just six blocks east of the spot where he would open fire on Officers Brenton and Sweeney just two weeks later.

The stop occurred just before 6pm on Thursday, October 15th, when two 2nd-watch officers saw the suspect fail to signal a turn on Jackson Street and driving in an odd way as if he was lost. Note that this was in his green Crown Victoria, possibly an old police cruiser, and not the suspect vehicle from the murder. They followed him down Lake Dell Drive towards the lake, and pulled him over once there was a spot on that narrow road.

The suspect was uncooperative and “a little obnoxious” to officers, refusing to give his phone number and giving backtalk to one officer when she asked him if he needed directions. But other than demonstrating he possibly had an issue with authority, there was nothing to indicate what he was allegedly planning for the coming weeks.

A condensed version of the video is included above (all sections without audio removed), and here is a transcript of the interaction:”

http://horsesass.org/?p=22028

“Cop-Killer Art”
by Goldy, 11/06/2009, 10:37 PM

SNIPPET: “Details are starting to emerge about suspected cop-killer Christopher Monfort, and not surprisingly, he sounds a little crazy. And as it turns out, he’s also a pretty crappy artist.”

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Note: The photos of the “artwork” is included.

Note: The following article brief is a quote:

http://flightline.highline.edu/exhibits/index.php?page=200311

November 2003
Chris Monfort
“NO WAR”

Chris Monfort has been seriously painting for two years, and plans to continue throughout his life. He does not believe in any particular set of rules as far as artistic expression is concerned, and his work portrays this freedom. He has a love for color and motion, particularly during long gloomy winters. His apartment is full of colorful paintings. He says, “they give me the energy that’s missing from our sunless winters!”

Monfort plans to complete two degrees before leaving Highline; a transfer degree and a degree in Administration of Justice. He then plans to earn a bachelors degree and possibly head for Harvard Law School. His alternate plan is to earn a Masters degree and teach at a college somewhere warm!

The November HCC Library Art Gallery Exhibit is entitled “No War”. Monfort feels that his art portrays this sentiment.

Note: Video included.

http://www.nwcn.com/news/washington/Formal-charges-expected-in-Seattle-police-killing-69584677.html

“Child porn found on computer of SPD murder suspect”

by JIM FORMAN / KING 5 News and KING5.com Staff
Posted on November 9, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Updated yesterday at 11:27 PM

SNIPPET: “SEATTLE - KING 5 News has learned Monfort is now being investigated on child pornography charges. Investigators say they found massive amounts of child pornography on Monfort’s computer.”

KING 5 News also now knows the exact content of one of two notes left at the scene of the police car bombings on October 22. Law enforcement sources tell us they believe Monfort wrote the notes, assuming police officers would die when the cars exploded.”

SNIPPET: “Seattle Police say the DNA of the suspect in the Oct. 31 murder of Seattle Police Officer Tim Brenton was found at both the murder scene and the scene of a firebombing of several police vehicles on Oct. 22.

Police say they are certain they have the car, a Datsun 210, and the gun, an assault rifle hobbled together from different parts, that their only suspect, Christopher Monfort, used to gun down Officer Tim Brenton.

“We’ve determined through the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab that the assault rifle found in the apartment is an identical ballistic match to bullet fragments taken from the scene October 31st that killed Officer Brenton and almost killed Officer Sweeney,” Assistant Police Chief Jim Pugel said at a Monday news conference.

At Monday’s press conference, police released photos of the car and a rifle.”

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iIJTkHe5NcnxBL030Hz_ss2OVotAD9BSCAAO0

Police: DNA, bullets link suspect to officer death
By GENE JOHNSON (AP) – 1 day ago
SEATTLE —

SNIPPET: “Seattle Assistant Chief Jim Pugel said DNA belonging to 41-year-old Christopher Monfort was found on an American-flag-style bandanna on the ground where Officer Timothy Brenton was shot and killed and officer-trainee Britt Sweeney was wounded, and the .223 rifle used in the attack was found in Monfort’s apartment.

In addition, investigators found Monfort’s DNA on a small flag found at a city maintenance yard where four police vehicles were firebombed on Oct. 22, Pugel said.

That attack is now being described as an attempted assassination: A fire in a mobile command post was set first, apparently to attract officers, and after they arrived, the cruisers exploded. Two officers who responded almost parked next to the cruisers that exploded, but instead drove to a different part of the maintenance yard looking for the culprit.

“They would have been killed or seriously maimed,” Pugel said. “He meant to kill someone then.””

http://dailyuw.com/2009/11/10/uw-alumnus-detained-shooting-seattle-police-office/

“UW alumnus detained in shooting of Seattle police officer, in critical condition”

By
November 10, 2009

SNIPPET: “During a hearing at about 4 p.m. yesterday, King County Superior Court Judge Sharon Armstrong found probable cause to detain Monfort, identified by The Seattle Times as a UW alumnus, for the crimes of aggravated first-degree murder and attempted murder in the first degree.”

SNIPPET: “The suspect was chased to a stairwell, where he pointed the gun at detectives a second time, at which point the detectives shot him in self defense.”

SNIPPET: “Additionally, evidence from Monfort’s Datsun 210 indicates that the vehicle was shot by Sweeney, who returned fire during the incident.

The deadline for the prosecuting attorney’s office to file charges is Nov. 13, and a filing decision is expected to be made this Thursday. Monfort has not been booked into King County Jail due to his medical condition. Bail was not set because the incident could potentially be a capital case.”

Quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2383539/posts

Update: Child Porn Found On Suspect’s Computer, Investigation, Police Match DNA...”
Q13 FOX News Online ^ | November 10, 2009, 3:51 pm | n/a
Posted on November 10, 2009 6:41:13 PM PST by Cindy

Note: Video and photo included.

“Update: Child Porn Found On Suspect’s Computer, Investigation: Police Match DNA To Monfort Christopher Monfort detained in the hospital, formal charges likely by the end of the week”

Q13 FOX News Online 3:51 PM PST, November 10, 2009

SNIPPET: “SEATTLE - UPDATE: Sources close to the investigation have confirmed to Q13 FOX News that child pornography was found on the a computer belonging to suspected police officer killer, Christopher Monfort.”

SNIPPET: “Monday afternoon a King County judge found probable cause to detain Christopher Monfort. It is expected that he will be charged by the end of the week with one charge of Aggravated 1st Degree Murder for the death of Brenton and one charge of Attempted 1st Degree Murder for the attempted murder of fellow officer, Britt Sweeney.”

SNIPPET: “Monfort was recently fired from his job as a security guard. Police are now saying that he has applied to be a Seattle Police officer but was rejected.”

SNIPPET: “They believe Monfort may have practiced blowing up several bombs nearby his Tukwila apartment. They are asking the public to report anything they’ve heard in the last several weeks. They hope to find the area where he practiced. They believe it may have been in the South Seattle area.”

(Excerpt) Read more at q13fox.com ...

The report form has a slight embarrassment on it. They checked the box that indicated they didn’t object to him being released. They then indicated there was a weapon involved. That box would normally be checked if you’d indicated you objected to release.

The bullet match statement is a bit overreaching. You can’t say it matches to the exclusion of all others in the world unless you’ve examined every other weapon in the world. That’d normally be a statement that it matched in all particulars. At any rate, the DNA is going to hang the guy, and it’s a richly deserved hanging IMHO.

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/archives/184988.asp

http://www.seattlepi.com/local/412135_shooting12.html

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Last updated 12:08 p.m. PT

“Murder charge filed in Seattle officer’s shooting”
By LEVI PULKKINEN
SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF

SNIPPET: “Accusing the alleged cop killer of waging a “one-man war against police,” King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg announced charges that could see Christopher J. Monfort executed.

Monfort, 41, has been charged with aggravated first-degree murder in the Oct. 31 slaying of Seattle Police Officer Tim Brenton, Satterberg announced Thursday. Prosecutors also charged Monfort with three counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of arson, asserting that the man rigged several bombs at a City of Seattle garage hoping to kill officers and firefighters.

Like Monfort’s other intended victims, Brenton and partner Officer Britt Sweeney were “targeted solely because of the badge they wore,” Satterberg claimed.

“He had a plan to wage a personal war against the Seattle Police Department,” the elected prosecutor said.

Described as a “domestic terrorist” by police, Monfort is accused of ambushing Brenton and Sweeney as they sat in a patrol car in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood. Sweeney, who suffered a grazing wound in the shooting, told investigators Monfort pulled up next to the patrol car in a light-colored coupe and opened fire; Brenton was struck by multiple rounds and died at the scene.”

Note: Video included.

http://www.king5.com/news/Items-found-inside-suspected-cop-killer-70668832.html

“Items found inside suspected cop killer’s apartment”

by KYLE MOORE / KING 5 News
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Updated Friday, Nov 20 at 7:26 PM

SNIPPET: “SEATTLE -

SNIPPET: “New court documents show that officers found an arsenal of weapons stockpiled in Monfort’s Tukwila apartment with ammunition and the ingredients to make pipe bombs. Investigators also found a gas mask and a police and fire scanner which could be used to monitor officer activity.

Monfort is charged with the execution style murder of officer Timothy Brenton on Halloween night. Police say the gunman’s Datsun 210 had one missing headlight and a bullet hole in the back.”

SNIPPET: “The documents show authorities matched a computer printer and paper at Monfort’s apartment to threatening notes left at the scene of the arson. They also found a large American flag on Monfort’s bed which investigators say matches a flag left at the arson scene.”

www.nwhardcore.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=39783

QUOTE:

http://www.seattlecrime.com/2009/11/18/re-today-in-classy

posted 11/18/09 12:58 PM | updated 11/19/09 06:33 PM

“RE: Today In Classy”
By Brian Slodysko

“So apparently the Christopher Monfort shirt made to promote a local hardcore band has stirred up much debate...”

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http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-111909-monfortshirt,0,5398060.story

“Seattle Band Sells Shirt Praising Alleged Cop Killer Christopher Monfort
Band Leader: “When police die, I feel that the streets are just a little bit safer.””
Dana RebikWeb Reporter
3:36 PM PST, November 19, 2009

SNIPPET: “SEATTLE - “When police die, I feel that the streets are just a little bit safer. “ That’s what the leader of the Seattle punk band Furious Styles has to say about the murder of Seattle Police Officer Tim Brenton on Halloween night.

The local crime website Seattlecrime.com broke the story with a photo of the band’s latest t- shirt - emblazoned with a picture of murder suspect Christopher Monfort and a blood-covered Seattle Police badge.

The shirt reads “Deliver us from evil”.

Less than three weeks after the murder of Officer Tim Brenton, Seattle Police Guild President Rich O’Neill says this shirt is taking things too far.

“It is very vulgar and a display of some of the same sick attitudes the suspect Chris Monfort harbored,” says O’Neill.”

http://www.komonews.com/news/70627002.html

“Ken Schram: Help us honor slain Seattle officer”
By Ken Schram

Story Published: Nov 20, 2009 at 8:58 AM PST Story Updated: Nov 20, 2009 at 7:52 PM PST

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

SNIPPET: “The shirts will then be sold, with every penny going to the family of Timothy Brenton.

E-mail me your best T-shirt design or idea (kenschram@komo4news.com), or leave a comment below.

Let’s turn something positive out of a low life’s attempt to glorify an accused cop killer.”

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/archives/186117.asp

“Court documents reveal more about note, evidence on Monfort”

SNIPPET: “It also detailed the full text of the threatening note left at the Oct. 22 arson scene of three police vehicles. Monfort also has been charged in that case.”

SNIPPET: “Here are more specifics on weapons found in Monfort’s apartment, according to police:

A Kel-Tec SU-16 rifle with magazine and ammunition
A Mossberg shotgun M59O series
Auto-Ordnance Corporation .45 caliber pistol and ammunition
Winchester model 70 7mm rifle with scope and ammunition
Fabrique Nationale D’Armes de Guerre Herstal BelgiQue rifle
Interordnance of America M-59/66 7.62 x 39 caliber rifle”

SNIPPET: “Investigators took several items from his Datsun...” SNPPET: “A political sign, seat covers, duct tape, and a PVC hose were also among the items.”

SNIPPET: “A Seattle Department of Transportation employee reported seeing a man weaving around vehicles about 4:30 a.m. that morning, then squatting down a few feet south of a police mobile precinct vehicle. The suspect was carrying a backpack “with a long cylindrical object protruding from the top of the pack,” according to court documents.

When patrol officers arrived, the mobile precinct was engulfed in flames.”

SNIPPET: “Monfort’s Monday court appearance was moved back after his attorney said he was not well enough to leave Harborview Medical Center.”

Posted by Casey McNerthney at November 24, 2009 12:36 a.m.

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