Early on the morning of August 8, 2025, an incident in Bellevue escalated to the point where a local police officer fatally shot 60-year-old Patrick Wilfred Sathyanathan. This case is now under the scrutiny of the Independent Force Investigative Team-King County (IFIT), as required by Washington state law when use of force is involved. The team leads efforts to unravel the circumstances that led to Sathyanathan’s death, a situation that shakes the community and prompts a demand for transparent investigation.
IFIT has committed to providing weekly updates on their findings, reflecting the gravity and sensitivity of the situation. With Bellevue police stepping back to allow for an unbiased probe, the independent team’s investigations become the primary source for details about the shooting. According to a report by The City of Bellevue, the state patrol’s involvement reflects adherence to protocols designed to maintain the integrity of the investigation…