An 18-year-old suspect will go before a judge this afternoon for allegedly making threats against Sammamish High School. A Sammamish student reported receiving the threat on Friday morning, December 9th. Sammamish High School went into lockout until the suspect was arrested at his Seattle home by Seattle Police shortly before 12:30 pm. The suspect remains in custody.
Bellevue police immediately responded to Sammamish High School, secured the building, and remained there throughout the day. Officers also provided patrols at the other Bellevue high schools as a precautionary measure.
The suspect is scheduled for a first appearance at 2:30 p.m. today.
“I want to thank our community, far and wide, for the tremendous outpouring of support following the death of Officer Jordan Jackson. Your kind words and gestures have been a tremendous help to our officers and professional staff through this unbearable tragedy. We honored Officer Jackson at his Celebration of Life service yesterday, and although he left us way too soon, he will never be forgotten.”
If you would like to help support his young family, a wife and two children, you can donate through the Bellevue Police Foundation.
The Celebration of Life service for Officer Jordan Jackson will occur at 1 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center at 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, on Tuesday, December 6. As we honor Officer Jackson, please note several rolling and long-term road closures on the day of the service.
A procession will precede the service, beginning at approximately 11:15 a.m. at 148th Avenue SE and SE 16th Street. The procession will close the northbound lanes on 148th Avenue NE to NE 8th Street for up to 15 minutes. Rolling closures along the rest of the procession route will last 8-10 minutes.
The route begins at 148th Avenue SE and SE 16th Street, traveling north
Turning west on NE 8th Street
North on 120th Avenue NE
West on NE 12th Street
South on 112th Avenue NE, arriving at the Meydenbauer Center
Longer-term road closures will occur around the Meydenbauer Center and include:
112th Avenue NE between NE 4th Street and NE 8th Street will be closed from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
NE 6th Street between 110th Avenue NE and 112th Avenue NE will be closed from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
NE 6th Street between 112th Avenue NE and I-405 will be closed from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Bellevue Police Department thanks you in advance for your patience during these closures. We encourage anyone who is able to line the procession route to show support for Officer Jackson and his family.
Officer Jackson died on November 21 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision while on duty in Bellevue. Members of the public can donate to support Officer Jackson’s wife and two young children through www.bellevuepolicefoundation.org.
Officer Jordan Jackson’s Celebration of Life service will take place Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center (11100 NE 6th St) in Bellevue.
While the service is open to the public, please be aware that parking is extremely limited, and there will be road closures around the immediate area. Members of the public may also watch the televised service, which the City of Bellevue will livestream on Bellevue Television. Major regional television stations will also carry the service live.
If you plan to attend, we suggest you consider using Metro or a rideshare service. The Bellevue Transit Center (10850 NE 6th Street) is less than a block from the Meydenbauer Center.
Below are some bus options from key Eastside areas in or near Bellevue. Please confirm the times and routes on the King County Metro website in case of disruptions.
Wilburton Park and Ride to Bellevue Transit Center: Route 240, Route 246
Eastgate Park and Ride to Bellevue Transit Center: Route 240, Route 271
South Kirkland Park and Ride to Bellevue Transit Center: Route 249, Route 250
Mercer Island Park and Ride to Bellevue Transit Center: Route 550
Newport Hills Park and Ride to Bellevue Transit Center: Route 560
Overlake Park and Ride to Bellevue Transit Center: B Line
Another way to honor Officer Jackson and support his family is to line the streets along the procession route. The procession is expected to begin at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
The route begins at 148th Ave SE and SE 16th St., traveling north
West on NE 8th St
North on 120th Ave NE
West on NE 12th St
South on 112th Ave NE, arriving at the Meydenbauer Center
Thank you for your continued support as we honor Officer Jackson and his service to our community. He died on November 21 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision while on duty in Bellevue. The public is welcome to donate to support Officer Jackson’s wife and two young children through the Bellevue Police Foundation.
The Celebration of Life for Officer Jordan Jackson, who was killed in the line of duty on November 21, 2022, is scheduled for December 6, 2022. To allow the Bellevue Police family to grieve this loss and attend the service, we will be requesting assistance from neighboring agencies.
Between midnight on Tuesday, December 6 and noon on Wednesday, December 7, officers from Kirkland, Redmond, Clyde Hill, Mercer Island, and Issaquah Police, along with a limited number of Bellevue Police officers and supervisors, will respond to calls for service in Bellevue. We truly appreciate the support of these cities during this time. If you have any concerns regarding the services being provided, please contact us at 425-577-5656 and request to speak to a Bellevue supervisor.
If you have a non-emergency crime to report with no suspect information, we recommend you use our online reporting tool. This will create an official police record and be reviewed by a supervisor. The police non-emergency number is 425-577-5656.
The procession route has been established for the Celebration of Life service for Officer Jordan Jackson, taking place Tuesday, Dec. 6. The procession will begin at approximately 11:15 a.m. and wind its way through Bellevue streets before arriving at the Meydenbauer Center for the service, which starts at 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to line the route to show support for Officer Jackson and his family.
The route begins at 148th Avenue SE and SE 16th Street, traveling north
Turning west on NE 8th Street
North on 120th Avenue NE
West on NE 12th Street
South on 112th Avenue NE, until arriving at the Meydenbauer Center
Members of Officer Jackson’s family and Bellevue Police vehicles will arrive at the Meydenbauer Center and Bellevue City Hall to end this portion of the procession. All other vehicles in the procession will continue to the assigned parking at the South Bellevue Transit Center by the following route:
Enter southbound I-405 at NE 8th Street
Travel west on I-90
North on Bellevue Way, arriving at the South Bellevue Transit Center
There will be temporary rolling closures along the procession route. It’s estimated that the closure along 148th Avenue SE could last up to 15 minutes as vehicles stage for the beginning of the procession, while the other closures will be approximately 8-10 minutes as the group moves through. There will be extended road closures adjacent to the Meydenbauer Center.
112th Avenue NE between NE 4th Street and NE 8th Street will be closed from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
NE 6th Street between 110th Avenue NE and 112th Avenue NE will be closed from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
NE 6th Street between 112th Avenue NE and I-405 will be closed from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Please plan accordingly if you live or work along the procession route or near any of these temporary closures.
As we prepare for Officer Jordan Jackson’s Celebration of Life on December 6th at 1:00, many have asked where to send flowers and other remembrances. Please deliver flowers to the Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, and mark “At the loading dock.” Flowers must be at the facility no later than 9:00 am on Tuesday, December 6th.
If you would like to support the family through this devastating time, you can donate through the Bellevue Police Foundation, www.bellevuepolicefoundation.org. 100% of the funds raised will go to support the family.
There will be a procession before the service, and more information about the route, time and traffic disruptions will be publicized in the next few days.
Officer Jordan Jackson’s celebration of life service will be held on December 6, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, located at 11100 NE 6th St.
The service will be open to the public and more details about the service and procession will be released as they become available.
If the members of the public would like to remember Officer Jackson by supporting his family during this unimaginable time, the Bellevue Police Foundation has set up a memorial fund that will directly support his wife and two young children. Donations can be made through this link: https://bellevuepolicefoundation.org/.
UPDATE: The Bellevue Police Foundation is accepting donations to support the Jackson family during this tragedy and beyond. If you would like to help, you can donate here.
Officer Jordan Jackson
We are saddened to report that 34-year-old Officer Jordan Jackson died from his injuries in a collision early Monday morning while on duty. Officer Jackson has been a valuable member of the Bellevue Police Department since 2018. After two years on the force, Jackson transferred to the traffic unit as a motorcycle officer. He was recently honored as employee of the quarter for his excellent quality of work and service to the community. His supervisor commended Jackson for his leadership in the department and eagerness to take on additional responsibility.
“We are devastated by Officer Jackson’s tragic death,” said Chief Wendell Shirley. “Our hearts go out to his wife, two children, his family and friends, and extended BPD family as they grieve. This is a huge loss for the entire community.”
Before becoming a police officer in March 2018, Jackson was an EMT, volunteer firefighter, and a member of the King County Sheriff’s Officer Search and Rescue Volunteer K-9 Unit.
Officer Jackson was born in Spokane, raised in Bellevue and graduated from Issaquah High School and Central Washington University. He leaves behind his wife and two young children.
Funeral arrangements are underway and will be announced once they are finalized.
Detectives spent 14 hours processing the scene and canvassing the area for witnesses. They learned the victim was a 30-year-old local man with an unknown address, who had recently moved multiple times. Investigators were able to serve a search warrant on the car and gathered significant evidence, which they continue to process. Currently, they do not have any suspects and are searching for other potential witnesses. If you heard or saw anything just before 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning in the 14400 block of NE 35th St, please contact detectives at BPDTips@bellevuewa.gov.
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