Acting Police Chief John Diaz Hired

Political blog Publicola reports that Mayor Mike McGinn has chosen interim Seattle Police Chief John Diaz to hold the position permanently. The choice now needs to be confirmed by the City Council.

Hunt For Maurice Clemmons Over

Maurice Clemmons was shot and Killed last night by a Seattle Police Officer. The officer was investigating a stolen car when he spotted Clemmons. According to the officer, Clemmons would not obey orders to put up his hands and freeze. Clemmons was accused of gunning down four Lakewood police officers in a coffee shop.