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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 2, 2026San Diego

Investigation reveals circumstances surrounding teenager's death at Seattle protest

An 18-month collaborative investigation into a fatal shooting at a Seattle protest concludes that the victim was killed by members of the protest movement who misidentified him as a threat. The findings are based on a review of over a dozen videos from the night of the incident.

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Why It Matters

The report provides a detailed account of a fatal incident occurring within a zone where police presence had been withdrawn, highlighting the complexities of security and safety during civil rights demonstrations.

Key Facts

  • The investigation spanned 18 months.
  • The report utilized more than a dozen videos from the night of the shooting.
  • The victim was a Black teenager participating in a civil rights protest.
  • The incident occurred in a zone where police had abandoned their presence.
  • The victim was killed by members of the protest movement who perceived him as a threat.

Who's Mentioned

personDiaz Love“Livestreamer who broadcast the events.”otherEmbedded“Podcast series conducting the investigation”personAntonio Mays Jr.“16-year-old killed during the CHOP protests.”personRobert West“14-year-old critically injured in the same incident.”personGeorge Floyd“His death sparked the protests that led to the creation of CHOP.”organizationKUOW“One of the organizations that conducted the investigation.”organizationThe Seattle Times“One of the organizations that conducted the investigation.”organizationNPR“One of the organizations that conducted the investigation.”organizationSeattle Police Department“The law enforcement agency investigating the case.”