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New guidelines for special inquests on fatal police-involved shootings

When a police or corrections officer is involved in a fatal shooting, state law requires a special inquest.

King County's inquest process has been fraught with lengthy delays and complications despite a 2018 overhaul.

Now, an Executive Order from the King County Executive is changing things up again.

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