On July 13, 2026, an inquest began into the death of Ryan Smith, the man shot and killed by Seattle police in 2019, to determine whether it was what the court deems “justified homicide.”
The first of many hearings happening this week started Monday morning and spanned the entire day. That’s expected to be the case through Friday, as experts, witnesses, and law enforcement authorities are questioned.
This week’s inquest is part of a more than 7-year investigation into the circumstances surrounding Smith’s death…