Washington State Sheriff Placed On Leave After Video Shows Him Holding Gun On Motorcyclist

A troubling videotape of a King County sheriff’s detective holding a gun on a motorcyclist has resulted in his being placed on administrative leave.  Alex Randall, the motorcyclist, posted the videotape that shows him pulling up to a stop line at a red light.  The detective then walks up and points the gun at him.  The King County Sheriff has apologized to Randall but the department is still refusing to release the name of the detective.

After the detective walks up, Randall put his hands up and said “don’t shoot.” The deputy does not identify himself in approaching Randall but indicates that Randall was allegedly speeding and and driving recklessly.  That still does not explain the gun.

The detective’s side of the story is not known at this time, but that is no clear reason why the weapon was drawn and pointed at Randall.