“Every day, hundreds of Sheriff’s Office personnel serve our many communities, doing the hard work of keeping us all safe.”

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued the following statement regarding the King County Sheriff’s Office detective wounded in Ballard on March 20:

“This morning a King County Sheriff’s Office detective was shot in the line of duty in Ballard. He has significant injuries but is in good hands at Harborview Medical Center, and we wish him a speedy recovery.

“He is the second King County officer wounded by gunfire in just over two weeks. Every day, hundreds of Sheriff’s Office personnel serve our many communities, doing the hard work of keeping us all safe. We are grateful for their diligence and courage, and hold these dedicated public servants, their families, friends, and colleagues in our thoughts.”