New Bellevue Transit Center Shooting Video Reveals Details of December Incident

Footage shows officer-involved shooting where man and officer were injured

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A newly released body-camera video shows more details of the December 12 officer-involved shooting at the Bellevue Transit Center, where a man and an officer were injured. Investigators say the man allegedly lured police with a 911 call, then pulled a knife before officers fired. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple assault charges and is awaiting trial.

Why it matters

The Bellevue Transit Center shooting incident has raised concerns about public safety and the use of force by police in the community. The new video footage provides additional context around the events that led to the confrontation and injuries.

The details

According to the report, the man allegedly made a 911 call that lured police to the Bellevue Transit Center on December 12. When officers arrived, the man is said to have pulled a knife, leading to an officer-involved shooting where both the man and an officer were injured. The man has since pleaded not guilty to multiple assault charges and is awaiting trial.

  • The incident occurred on December 12, 2025 at the Bellevue Transit Center.
  • The new body-camera video was recently released by investigators.

The players

Bellevue Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident at the Bellevue Transit Center.

The unidentified man

A 45-year-old man who allegedly made a 911 call that lured police to the transit center, then pulled a knife, leading to an officer-involved shooting where he was injured.

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What they’re saying

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

— Robert Jenkins, Bellevue resident (Bellevue Reporter)

What’s next

The man charged in the incident is awaiting trial, and the judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow him out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns in the Bellevue community about public safety, the use of force by police, and the handling of individuals with mental health issues who may pose a threat to the community.