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Washington Recharged with Officer’s Murder After Competency Restored

7/2/2026

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Prosecutors refiled first-degree murder charges against Henry Eugene Washington after mental-health treatment restored his competency.
Washington was recharged with murder for the July 13, 2020 killing of Bothell Officer Jonathan Shoop after fleeing a traffic stop and firing into the patrol car.
Prosecutors cited records that Washington took medication, completed supervised outings, enrolled at the University of Phoenix, and requested he be held without bail because charges carry life sentences.

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Prosecutors refiled first-degree murder charges against Henry Eugene Washington after mental-health treatment restored his competency.
Washington was recharged with murder for the July 13, 2020 killing of Bothell Officer Jonathan Shoop after fleeing a traffic stop and firing into the patrol car.
Prosecutors cited records that Washington took medication, completed supervised outings, enrolled at the University of Phoenix, and requested he be held without bail because charges carry life sentences.