After Killing At Sammamish Park, City Warns Of Car Prowlers

SAMMAMISH, WA - In the wake of a killing at Sammamish's Beaver Lake Park on Wednesday, city officials are warning residents to be on guard against car prowlers.

A man and his girlfriend were walking their dog in the park Wednesday afternoon when they saw a man breaking into their car. A confrontation between the victim and the prowler ended with the victim being run over. The victim fired several shots at the suspect's car as it drove toward him.

Seattle police released a statement Wednesday night identifying the victim, who was in his 20s, as the son of a veteran Seattle officer. Local media outlets have identified the victim as Moises Radcliffe.

"It is with great sorrow that we must relay that a member of our SPD family was the victim of a homicide today," a statement from Seattle police read. "The son of a veteran Seattle police officer was killed in an incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Beaver Lake Park in the city of Sammamish."

The King County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation, and is on the lookout with a gold or tan SUV that may have bullet holes in it.

Sammamish City Manager Lyman Howard released a statement Wednesday, warning residents to be aware of car prowlers because Sammamish is a target, he said.

"Like many quiet, affluent communities, Sammamish sees its share of car prowlers. Typically, they drive in from out of town, look for opportunities, and then leave. The lesson for all of us: Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle," Howard said. "As we absorb this very sad news, and think of the victim’s loved ones, please do your part to keep our community safe. If you see something suspicious, your first step should be to call 911. In Wednesday's case, a number of people shared information with friends on social media, but didn’t call the police."

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