Police Officer Dorian Lee Halvorson

Dorian Lee Halvorson

Police Officer Dorian Halvorson was shot and killed by a juvenile in an apartment at 9211 17th Avenue SW while investigating an earlier shooting.

The shooting had occurred in the county, and a witness gave the name of a possible suspect. Officer Halvorson, along with three other officers, went to the apartment at about 11:30 pm to question the 17-year-old suspect. As they approached the basement apartment, the door suddenly opened, and a girl exited as the juvenile suspect opened fire from inside. All four officers returned, striking the suspect multiple times. The suspect then committed suicide.

Officer Halvorson was transported to a local hospital, where he died early the following morning.

Officer Halvorson had served with the Seattle Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife.