The Bellevue Police Department arrested a 52-year-old male on Monday following a road rage incident in which the suspect used racial slurs and pointed a firearm at a mother and two juveniles.
On Monday, April 28 at approximately 10:03 a.m., Bellevue Police was dispatched to multiple reports of a disturbance on the 3700 block of Factoria Boulevard SE. Officers learned upon arrival that three victims – a 35-year-old female and two juveniles – were hiding inside a local business with the male suspect, Kelly Bailey, standing outside possessing a firearm.
Bellevue Police quickly responded and detained the suspect. Officers interviewed the three victims, Mr. Bailey, and multiple witnesses following the incident. Officers also reviewed video footage and determined the following:
At 10:00 a.m., the 35-year-old victim (driver) and the suspect were involved in a near-miss crash at the intersection of Factoria Boulevard SE and SE 38th Street.
According to interviews with the victims, Kelly Bailey proceeded to follow them to a nearby gas station and allegedly yelled racial slurs, withdrew his firearm from his holster, and made threats to kill the victims. The mother and juveniles exited the vehicle and fled into the gas station where one of the juveniles called 911. Multiple witnesses also called Bellevue Police and, through interviews with officers on scene, confirmed some of the information provided by the victims.
Kelly Bailey was arrested and booked in the King County Jail for the following crimes:
Harassment Threat to Kill, One Count
Hate Crime, One Count
Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley expressed his gratitude for those community members who called 911, which allowed our officers to respond quickly, detain, and ultimately arrest the suspect.
This is an ongoing investigation. Bellevue Police ask any community member who may have more information about this incident to contact law enforcement immediately. They can do so by calling the BPD non-emergency line at 425-577-5656 or emailing the department at bellevuepd@bellevuewa.gov.
If community members witness or experience a hate crime, Bellevue Police recommend they get to a safe place and report the incident by calling 911. They can also report crimes online at www.bellevuewa.gov/police.
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