Bellevue Police Ambushed Responding to False 911 Call

Suspect Mohamed Morray Bangura allegedly lured officers to transit center before attacking them with a knife.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Newly released video footage reveals a harrowing attack on Bellevue police officers responding to a false 911 call on December 12, 2025. The suspect, Mohamed Morray Bangura, 38, allegedly lured officers to the Bellevue Transit Center with a fabricated report of a domestic disturbance before ambushing them with a knife. One officer sustained serious injuries, while the other officer fired three shots at Bangura, who survived the encounter.

Why it matters

This incident raises serious concerns about the increasing targeting of law enforcement and the potential for maliciously false reports to escalate into violent encounters. The use of false 911 calls as a tactic to endanger police officers is a disturbing trend that has been reported across the country.

The details

According to charging documents, Bangura initiated the incident by calling 911 and falsely reporting an escalating argument at the transit center. Upon arrival, officers engaged with Bangura, who then unexpectedly produced a knife and attacked. One officer sustained a slash to the face and multiple stab wounds to the back, while the second officer fired three shots at Bangura, ultimately surviving the encounter. Bangura was taken to Harborview Medical Center and later booked into King County Jail on $5 million bail, facing charges of first and second-degree assault.

  • The incident occurred on December 12, 2025.
  • Bangura had prior contact with the Bellevue Police Department, including a September 2025 incident where he allegedly threatened a security guard.
  • Bangura attempted to file a complaint against a Bellevue police officer on December 11, 2025, but was unable to connect with a sergeant.

The players

Mohamed Morray Bangura

A 38-year-old suspect who allegedly lured Bellevue police officers to the transit center with a false 911 call and then ambushed them with a knife.

Bellevue Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the false 911 call and was the target of the ambush attack.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and build their case against Bangura. The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Bangura to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat to law enforcement officers, with the use of false 911 calls as a tactic to endanger police. It underscores the need for enhanced safety measures, de-escalation training, and public awareness campaigns to address this disturbing trend and protect the men and women who serve our communities.