Man Ambushes Bellevue Police Officers After Fake 911 Call

Fabricated 911 Call and Officer Response

• 🚨 A man identified as Mohamed Morray Bangura, 38, made a fake 911 call on December 12, 2025, reporting a domestic dispute at the Bellevue Transit Center.
• 👮 Officers from the Bellevue Police Department responded to the fabricated call, believing a disturbance was in progress.
• ❓ Upon arrival, officers questioned Bangura, who matched the description provided in the false report.

Violent Ambush and Officer Injuries

• 🔪 During the questioning, Bangura suddenly produced a knife from his jacket and charged at the officers.
• 🤕 The ensuing struggle resulted in one officer sustaining serious injuries, including being slashed across the face and stabbed in the back.
• 💥 The attack was stopped when another officer discharged his weapon.

Legal Proceedings and Court Records

• ⚖️ Both Bangura and the injured officer survived their injuries and were transported to Harborview Medical Center.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Bangura has pleaded not guilty to charges of first- and second-degree assault with deadly weapon enhancements.
• 💰 Prosecutors allege the 911 call was a deliberate attempt to ambush the officers.
• 🔒 Bangura is currently in custody on $5 million bail and is undergoing a competency evaluation.
• 🎬 The King County Independent Force Investigation Team released body camera footage of the incident, despite objections from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.