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New Report Could Lead to Charges Against Former Lakewood Police Chief

A retired judge's report raises questions about command decisions and flawed reviews in a 2013 police shooting, prompting a reopened investigation into possible manslaughter charges.

Summary by MY Northwest
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PCPAO) is taking a fresh look at a fatal officer-involved shooting from 2013. Leonard Thomas, 30, was shot and killed following a four-hour standoff with the Pierce County Metro SWAT Team. A new report by the Washington Office of Independent Investigations suggested evidence brought up during a 2017 federal wrongful death trial could justify charging former Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro with man…

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The Seattle Times broke the news in Seattle, United States on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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