4.

Residential address for six months prior to the date of the incident (if different from
current address):
Same as No. 2. & 3.

5. Claimant's daytime telephone number:

c/o Jeffery M. Campiche & Linda D. Tran
206.281.9000

6. Claimants e-mail address:

c/o jcampiche@campichearnold.com
ltran@campichearnold.com
lharris@campichearnold.com

INCIDENT INFORMATION

7. Date of the incident(s): June 14th, 2017

FACTS

On June 14th, 2017 King County Deputy Sheriff Caesar Molina, shot and killed
unarmed 120 pound Tommy Le in Burien, WA. Deputy Molina shot the unarmed student
twice in the back.

Tommy Le, a member of a large lawful Vietnamese refugee family residing here in
King County, was a thoughtful and kind high school student who was set to graduate later
that day.

Tommy Le had no history of violent or criminal behavior. Unarmed and small in

stature, 5 4 and approximately 120 pounds, Tommy Le did not present an imminent risk
of serious physical injury or death to the several trained police officers who confronted
him, nor was he a risk to any other persons. The deputies did not exhaust effective non-
lethal means to detain or help Tommy Le, who the Sheriffs Deputies claim may have been
suffering from some type of mental health crisis. It was not necessary for the King County
Deputy Sheriff Molina to employ deadly force to protect himself, fellow officers, or others.
The decision to use deadly force is believed to be an overreaction from poorly trained
officers, the result of a failure of policy and procedures in the King County Sheriffs Office
as well as negligent selection and hiring, and the inadequate training and supervision of
King Countys Deputy Sheriffs - including Deputy Sheriff Caesar Molina.

After the shooting death of Tommy Le, the King County Sheriffs Office chose to
conceal the truth that Tommy Le was unarmed when he was shot in the back twice. The
Sheriff's Office and its Public Information Officer (PIO) - affirmatively released untrue
facts stating that Tommy Le was attacking the deputies with a knife when he was shot. The
King County Sheriffs Office knew within minutes of the shooting that Tommy Le was
unarmed and shot in the back. Several days later, the King County Sheriff John Urquhart
and King County Deputy Sheriffs went to the Les family home and deliberately lied to the
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family, telling them that Tommy Le was shot dead because he was attacking the deputies
with a knife. The family was not told that Tommy was unarmed when he was shot in the
back. This intentional fabrication caused the Le family predictable needless emotional
harm and humiliation.

LEGAL CLAIMS

Estate of Tommy Les Claim of Damages for Washington Wrongful Death & 42 USC
1983 and the Violations of Deceased Tommy Les Federal Civil Rights

Violation of Tommy Le and the Le Familys Civil Rights, 42 USC 1983, and
Washington Wrongful Death/Survivorship Claims, and Negligent Infliction of
Emotional Distress and the Tort of Outrage

Xuyen Le, the duly appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Tommy Le,
(King County Superior Court Number 17-4-04798-5) hereby notifies Martin Luther King
Jr. (King) County, The King County Sheriffs Office, John Urquhart, King County Sheriff,
and Caesar Molina, Deputy King County Sheriff, of her intention to file suit for monetary
and punitive damages in the United States District Court for Western Washington at
Seattle. The suit will allege that under the color of state law, Caesar Molina, a King County
Deputy Sheriff, shot and killed Tommy Le, an unarmed 120 pound student in violation of
Tommy Les United States Constitutional 4th Amendment right to be free from the
application of excessive deadly force by police officers. Deputy Sheriff Molinas use of
deadly force under the circumstances constituted excessive force and an unreasonable
seizure. The Estate of Tommy Le seeks redress for his death under 42 USC 1983,
applicable Washington state wrongful death/survivorship laws, federal laws, and both state
and federal legal remedies.

A substantial contributing cause of Tommy Les wrongful death and deprivation of

civil rights was the unconstitutional policies, practices and operating procedures of Martin
Luther King Jr. County (King County), the King County Sheriffs Office, and the failure
of King County Sheriff John Urquhart, who was the final policy maker at the King County
Sheriffs Office, to develop, implement and supervise policies that assured that deputy
sheriffs were properly selected, trained, instructed, and supervised regarding the
constitutional restrictions upon and effective alternatives to the use of deadly force against
citizens including individuals who appear to be a disturbed or confused person suffering
from some type of emotional or mental disorder.

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Tommy Les Familys Civil Rights Claims

Tommy Les Father, Hoai Sunny Le; Mother, Dieu Ho; Aunts, Uyen Le and
Xuyen Le; Grandmother, Kim Tuyet Le; brothers and sister, Quoc Nguyen, Tam Nguyen,
Dung Nguyen, Julia Nguyen, and Jefferson Nguyen; of the deceased Tommy Le hereby
notify Martin Luther King Jr. County (King County), the King County Sheriffs Office,
John Urquhart, King County Sheriff, and Caesar Molina, Deputy King County Sheriff of
their intention to file suit for monetary & punitive damages in the United States District
Court for Western Washington at Seattle for the violation of civil rights including the
family members US Constitutional 5th and 14th amendment liberty right to the family
relationship and consortium with the deceased, Tommy Le, and as well as harms caused
by the negligence and outrageous conduct of the named King County Officials related to
the concealment. In addition to the private and public misrepresentation of the facts
surrounding the death of Tommy Le including, but not limited to: misstating that Tommy
Le was armed and attacking the deputy sheriffs and other individuals when he was shot
and killed by King County Deputy Sheriff Molina. It was foreseeable that such an untrue
statement would and in fact did cause emotional harm to the family members. Such
behavior of concealing the truth from the public and announcing misstatements to the
family constitute the Tort of Outrage under Washington state law.

Washington State Torts of Negligence: Infliction of Emotional Distress and Outrage

The Le family is a family of non-violent and law-abiding Vietnamese

Refugees/Immigrants of the Buddhist faith, who fled the violent police state of Vietnam in
the 80s and early 90s. Like most Buddhists, Tommy Le and the entire Le family do not
tolerate or participate in violence. None of the Le family have committed crimes and
certainly no acts of violence. King County Sheriff John Urquhart and King County Deputy
Sheriff Caesar Molina, and other unknown individuals employed by the King County
Sheriffs Office, knowing that Tommy Le was unarmed at the time he was shot dead,
conspired to withhold from the press and family the crucial facts that Tommy Le was
unarmed at the time he was shot by Deputy Sheriff Molina and that he was shot in the back.
The Sheriffs officers also disseminated an untrue account of the shooting of Tommy Le
in which the public was told that Tommy Le was attacking the police officers with a knife
when he was shot. The sheriff officers concealed the fact that was shot in the back.
Certainly, the fact that Tommy Le was unarmed and shot in the back, twice, was known to
King County Sheriffs Office when they made the untrue statements. Shortly after Tommy
Les shooting death several King County Sheriff officers came to the Le family home and
notified the Le family of Tommy Les death. These King County Sheriffs personnel told
the Le family that Tommy Le was shot because he was attempting to kill the deputy
sheriffs that shot him with a knife. The deputies statements were knowingly untrue, false,
and misleading and predictably caused Tommy Les family members emotional and
psychological harm constituting the Washington State torts of negligence infliction of
emotional distress and outrage. It was foreseeable that such an untrue statement relating
to Tommy Le attacking police officers with a knife would and in fact did cause emotional
harm to the family members.

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Parents of Tommy Le, Hoai Sunny Le and Dieu Ho, Claim for 42 USC 1983
deprivation of their US Constitution 5th and 14th Amendment Liberty Rights in the
Relationship with their Adult Child, Tommy Le.

In addition to violation of Tommy Les US Constitutional right to be free of

excessive force during arrest or seizure, Tommy Les parents, Hoai Sunny Le and Dieu
Ho, seek compensation for Deputy Molina, Sheriff Urquhart and King County Sheriff and
King Countys unconstitutional deprivation of their US Constitutional 5th and 14th
Amendment rights. Under their 14th Amendment rights, Deputy Molina, Sheriff Urquhart,
King County Sheriffs Office, and King County acted with deliberate indifference to take
away their rights to enjoy their parent/child relationship with their child, Tommy Le.

9. Location of incident: 136th Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South, Burien, WA.

10. If the incident occurred on a street or highway:

Yes, 136th Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South, Burien, WA.

11. Agency or department alleged responsible for damage/injury:

King County, King County Sheriffs Office / John Urquhart, Sheriff

12. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of all persons involved in or witness to this
incident:

The King County Sheriffs Office has compiled but refused to release witness
statements to the representatives of the deceased Tommy Le.

Brian Maxrim MD, Associate King County Medical Examiner

Richard Harruff MD PhD, King County Medical Examiner

King County Medic One

13. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of all entity employees having knowledge
about this incident:

Caesar Molina, King County Deputy Sheriff

Matt Paul, King County Deputy Sheriff
Tanner Owens, King County Deputy Sheriff
King County Deputy Sheriffs who responded (10 cars) known to King County but
whose identities have been concealed from Tommy Les representatives
John Urquhart, King County Sheriff
Christopher Berringer, Deputy King County Sheriff

Adam E. Easterbrook, reporting officer on scene, King County Deputy Sheriff

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Laurence J. Zimnisky, KCSO Reviewer of Report, King County Deputy Sheriff
Christo Johnson, Investigator assigned, King County Deputy Sheriff
Cindy West, King County Sheriff Public Information Officer

Donovan Marley, 9-1-1 Responder, EMT-Paramedic 1265

Anthony DeSanto, 9-1-1 Responder

Harborview Emergency Department Personnel as yet unknown

Brian Maxrim MD, Associate King County Medical Examiner

Richard Harruff MD PhD, King County Medical Examiner

Burien residents whose identities are known to King County Sheriff but whose
identities have been concealed from Tommy Les representatives.

Deceased Tommy Les family, c/o Campiche Arnold PLLC.

14. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of all individuals not already identified in
No. 12 and No. 13 above that have knowledge regarding the liability issues involved in this
incident, or knowledge of the Claimants resulting damages. Please include a brief
description as to the nature and extent of each persons knowledge. Attach additional sheets
if necessary.

See above.

15. Describe the cause of the injury or damages. Explain the extent of property loss or
medical, physical or mental injuries. Attach additional sheets if necessary:

Factual Synopsis: On June 14th, 2017 in Burien, King County, Washington, at the
corner of 136th and 3rd Avenue South, King County Deputy Sheriff Caesar Molina
unlawfully shot and killed Tommy Le, an unarmed 120 pound student. Deputy
Molina shot Tommy in the back - twice. A cause of the killing was King County
Sheriff John Urquhart, King County Sheriffs Office and King Countys
unconstitutional policies and procedures and the negligent training, supervision, and
selection of Deputy Molina.

Causes include, but are not limited to: Tommy Les death was caused by the unlawful
use of deadly force by King County Deputy Sheriff Caesar Molina. Deputy Molina
shot the unarmed 120lb student, Tommy Le in the back. A cause of Tommy Les
killing was King County Sheriff John Urquhart, King County Sheriffs Office and
King Countys unconstitutional policies and procedures and the negligent selection
training, and supervision of Deputy Molina.

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 THE USE OF LAWFUL DEADLY FORCE

Highest level of force an officer can use.

Special rules apply.

Must be life threatening (IDOL = Immediate Defense of Life).

Must be last resort.

Must be direst of circumstances.

Deadly force is likely to cause death or great bodily injury.

Must show a reverence for life.

Must consider mental health status of suspect.

No other reasonable measures available.

All other reasonable measures exhausted.

Warning when feasible that deadly force will be used.

The officer(s) is/are responsible for every shot.

Subjective fear is insufficient.

Over reaction is excessive force.

Background line of fire.

TOMMY LE, DOD: 06-14-17

Left Lateral Back,
perforation of the left
kidney, spleen and
liver bullet recovered
from right anterior
chest wall

Left Medial Back,

perforation of the right
kidney and liver, bullet
recovered from right
lateral chest wall

Ulnar Left Wrist, exit

wound, palmer left
hand

Tommy Le
DOD: 06-14-17
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King County Medical Examiner's Office
Harborview Medical Center
325 Ninth Avenue, Box 359792
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
DECLARATION OF
206-731-3232 Fax 206-731-8555
TIY Relay: 711 CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS
www.kingcounty.gov/health

RE: Tommy LE (KCMEO 17-11 79)

I, Samantha Barbom, being the duly authorized Deputy Custodian of Reco rds for the
King County Medical Examiner's Office (KCMEO) declare as fo llows:

1. The KCMEO maintains records on the above named decedent. As of the day of
this declaration, the documents provided are a true and complete copy of the records of the
above-mentioned decedent which were kept and maintained by the KCMEO in the usual course
of business. To the best of my knowledge, no records have been omitted, except that no
specimens, evidence, or hun1an tissue are included.

2. Records of autopsy or post-mortem examinations are included in the records

disclosed. These records are confidential and protected by law (RCW 68.50. l 05). These
records are being released with appropriate authorization under that law.

3. During the normal course of an investigation, it is standard practice for the

KCMEO to review protected health information from healthcare providers, if appl icable. It is
not the general practice of the KCMEO to retain any records from healthcare providers after
this initial review; however informatio n obtained fro m health records may be included in
KCMEO records. If any healthcare records have been retained, they are included. If healthcare
information is included herein, thi s information is being disclosed from records protected by
State and Federal confidentiality rules. These rules prohibit you from making any further
consent. A general authorization fo r the release of medical or other information is not sufficient
for this purpose.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the
foregoing is true and correct.

Signed this 1st day of September 20 17, at Seattle, Washington

SAMANTHA BARBOUR

King County Medical Exan1iner's Office

Declaration of C ustodian of Records
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PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES:

1. Penetrating handgun wound of the left lateral back.

a. Entrance wound, left lateral back.
b. Perforation of the left kidney, spleen and liver.
c. Bullet recovered from right anterior chest wal l.

2. Penetrating handgun wo und of the medial left back.

a. Entrance wound, medial left back.
b. Perforation of the right kidney and liver.
c. Bullet recovered from right lateral chest wall.

3. Perforating handgun wound of the left wrist.

a. Entrance wound, ulnar left wrist.
b. Perforation of soft tissues and 5th metacarpal bone.
c. Exit wound, palmar left hand .

4. Superficial blunt force injuries of th e head, shoulders, trunk, and lower

extremities.

5. Evidence of medical intervention incl uding thoracotomy.

OPINION:

The cause of death of this 20-year-old man who died in hospital is multiple
gunshot wounds sustained in a confrontation with police. The manner of death is
classified homicide.

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Brian Mazrim , MD Richard Harruff, MD ,
Associate Medical Exam iner Chief Medical Examiner

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Date Signd ;

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DATE AND TIME OF EXAM IN ATI ON:

06/15/20 17 @ 0800 hours.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION:

IDENTIFICATION:

Identification is accomplished by name tags accompanying the body. In add ition ,

photographs are taken under my direction for identification purposes. Also, a
hospital identification tag labeled with the name "Yosef Doe" and the med ical
record number H4114601 is present around the right wrist.

CLOTHING AN D PERSONAL PROPERTY:

The body is received nude. No clothing accompanies the body.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The body is that of a normally developed well-nourished male appearing

cons istent with the documented age of 20 years. The body measures 5 feet 4
inches in length and weighs 123 pounds. At the time of autopsy, 3+ rigor mortis is
established in th e upper and lower extremities and the jaw. Blanching purple livor
mortis is present over posterior surfaces of the body. The body is mildly warm to
touch centrally.

The head is normocephalic and is remarkable for the focal superficial injury
described below. The hair is black and measures up to 2.5 inches in length.
Facial hair consists of a sparse mustache and goatee style beard. The pupils
measure 5 millimeters bilaterally. The irides are brown. The conjunctivae are free
of lesions. The teeth a re natural and in an adequate state of repair. The oral
mucosa is free of lesions. Th e ears are normally formed and free lesions. No
pi ercings are evident. The trachea is midline and the neck is free of palpable
masses.

The chest is symmetrical. The abdomen is flat. The external genita lia are those
of a normal ad ult uncircumcised male. The testes are descended bilaterally.

The upper extremities are normally formed and remarkable fo r the injuries
described below. The fingerna ils are neatly trimmed to within 1/16 inch of the
nailbeds. The lower extremities are normally formed and remarkable for th e focal
superficial injury described below.
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The back is remarkable for th e injury described below. The buttocks are
unremarkable.

Identifying marks and scars include the following:

1. A tattoo reading "S EGO" present across the proximal phalanges of the
right 2 nd through 51 fingers.
2. A tattoo reading "Deaf" present along the dorsal aspects of the proximal
phalanges of the left 2nd through 5th fingers.

MEDICAL THERAPY:

An endotracheal tube and orogastric tube enter the mouth. Intravenous access
line enter the left subclavian region and bilateral inguinal reg ions. Single chest
tubes enter bilateral axillae. A sutured thoracotomy incision extends transversely
across the left anterior and lateral chest. A flutter valve enters the left upper
chest.

EVIDENCE OF INJU RY:

Three gunshot wounds are present and are described below with reference to
the anatomic position.

1. PENTRATING HANDGUN WOUND OF THE LEFT LATERAL BACK:

ENTRANCE WOUND: A gunshot entrance wou11d is present on the left lateral

back centered 4.25 inches to th~ left of midline and 42.5 inches superior to the
heels. The defect is circular and is surrounded by concentric 0.05 inch abrasion
margin. No soot or stippling is associated with the entra nce wound.
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PATH OF WOUND: The bullet track enters the body cavities through the left 11
interco stal space posterolaterally. The bullet track then perforates and transects
the left kidney near its mid point and then perforates the spleen and the liver. The
bullet track exits the body cavities through th e upper abdominal wal l immediately
inferior to the lower right costa l margin .

RECOVERY OF PROJECTILE: A deformed cop per jacketed bullet is recove red

from th e skin in a 0.7 x 0.4 inch stellate laceration centered 2.25 inches to the
right of mid line and 43.5 inches superior to the heel.

DIRECTION OF FIRE: Back to front , left to right, and slightly upwards.

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2. PENETRATING HA NDGUN WOUND OF THE MED IA L LEFT BACK:

ENTRANCE WO UND: A gunshot entrance wound is present on th e medial left

back ce ntered 0.5 inches to the left of midline and 40.5 inches supe rior to the
heels. The defect is circular and is surro unded by an eccentric beveled abrasion
margin up to 0.25 inches in width , accentu ated to the left. No soot o r stippling is
associated w ith the entrance wound.

PATH OF WOUND: Th e bullet track first traverses the subcutaneous soft ti ssues
posterior to the spinal column and enters th e body cavities through the ri ght
psoas muscle. The bullet track then perforates th e right kidney and th e li ver and
penetrates the right latera l chest wall below the costal margin .

RECOVERY OF PROJECTILE: A deformed copper jacket and adjacent lead

core are recovered from th e subcutaneous soft ti ssues o f the right lateral chest
wall cente red 6 inches to the right of midline and 43 inches superior to the heel.

DIRECTION OF FIRE: Ba ck to front, left to right and slightly upwards.

3. PERFORATING HA NDGUN WOUND OF THE LEFT WRIST :

ENTRANCE WOUND: A gunshot entrance wound is present on the ulnar aspect

of th e left wrist. The defect is circular, measures 0. 3 inches in diameter and is
surrou nded by an eccentric abrasion margin up to 0.15 inches in w id th,
accentuated proximally. No soot or stipp ling is associated w ith th e entrance
wou nd; however, immediately distal to the entrance wound is a 0 .25 inch
laceration.

PATH OF WOUND: The bull et track perforates the soft ti ssues of th e left w rist
and fractures the proximal 5th metaca rpal bone.

EXIT WOUND: A 2.4 x 0.6 inch stellate gunshot exit wo und is present on th e
palm of the left hand immediately distal to the wrist.

DIRECTION OF FI RE: Right to left, back to front, and downward s.

In addition to the gunshot wo unds descri bed above, multiple superficial blunt
force injuries and superficial probable puncture wo unds are also present. A 0. 75
x 0.5 inch abrasion is present on th e righ t temple. A 1.7 x 0.4 inch abrasion
extend s to the right from midline on the anterior mo st submental surface of the
chin. A 4 x 1. 75 inch collection of punctate abrasions is present on the superi or
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right sho ulder. A punctu re wo und is present on the left anterior chest j ust above
and med ial to the left areol a. Embedded w ithin this superficial puncture wo und
appea rs to be a tiny fragment of coppe r co lored metal. A superficia l puncture
wo und is present in the rig ht lower quadrant of the abdomen near the midli ne.
Superficial abrasions up to 0. 2 inches in diameter are preset on the dorsal
aspects of the left 3rd and 4th knuckl es and 2nd and 3rd fingers. A 2 inch linea r
abrasion is present on the anteromed ial mid right thigh. S uperficial punctate and
oblong abrasion s are up to 0. 75 inches in greatest dimension are present on the
anterio r aspect of bilateral knees. 0.5 inch abrasions are present on the medial
right foo t and medial left great toe.

INTERNAL EXA MINATION :

HEA D A ND C ENT RAL NERVOU S SYSTEM :

The scalp is unremarka_ b le and the skull is intact. Th ere is no epidural, subdural,
or subarachnoid hemorrhage. T he brain weighs 141 2 grams and has normall y
co nfigured gyri and sulci. Th e leptomeninges are thin and transparent. The
ce rebral vessels are unremarkable. The cortical gray ri bbon is intact and the
ventricular system is appropriate size. The deep cerebral nuclei and hippocampi
are unremarkable. Th e brain stem and ce rebellum are unremarkable. The skull
base has th e expected anatomic features. The proximal spinal cord, when
viewed through th e foramen magnum, is unremarkable.

NECK:

Exa mination of the anterior soft tissues, ca rtilaginous and bony structures of the
neck reveals no abno rm ali ties. The usual anatomic relationships are preserved
and the upper airway is not obstructed .

BODY CAVITIES:

The organs are normally situated and there are no fi brous adhesions. Associated
w ith the injuries previously describ ed are a 550 milliliter hemothorax and a 200
milliliter hemoperitoneum. The pleural and peritoneal surfaces are smooth and
glistening. T he mediastinum and retroperitoneum have the expected anatomic
fea tu res.
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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:

Th e heart we ighs 259 grams. The epicardium is unremarkab le. Th e chambers

demonstrate their usual shape and configuration with no gross hypertrophy. The
coronary arteri es are normally disposed and free athero sclerosis. Cut surfaces of
the myoca rdium are normal color and there is no thickening of the ventricular
walls. The valves and atria are unremarkable. Th e aorta follows its usual course
and th e origins of the major vesse ls are normally disposed and unremarkable.
The great vessels of ve nous return are in their usual positions and are
unremarkable.

RESPI RATORY SYSTEM :

The larynx and trachea have no abnormalities and are co ntinuous in the usual
manner with the primary bronchi. The bronchi contain clear mucus. The right lung
weigh s 360 grams and the left lung weighs 501 grams. The parenchyma is deep
red and congested. There is no consolidation, hemorrhage, mass or cavitary
lesion. The bronchi and vasculature are normally distributed .

HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM :

The live r weighs 11 70 grams and has a smooth glistening capsule. Injury has
been previously described. Cut surfaces are otherwise uniformly red-brown and
have th e usua l landmarks. The extrahepatic biliary system is unremarkable. The
gallbladd er contains approximately 5 milliliters of dark green viscous bile without
stones.

LYMPHORETICULAR SYSTEM :

The spleen we ighs 82 grams and is remarkabl e only for the injury previously
described. The thymus is involuted and replaced by fat. The lymph nodes, where
appreciated, are unremarkable.

URINARY SYSTEM:

The right kidney we ighs 117 grams and the left kidn ey weighs 11 8 grams. Injury
has been previously descri bed . The cortica l surfaces are smooth and the cortica l
architectu re is normal. T here is good cortico-med ullary differen ti ation. Th e pelves
have th e usual anatomic relationships and are co ntinuous into normal ureters
which insert into an unremarkable bl adder containing 10 milliliters of clear ye llow
urine.
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INTERNAL GENITALI A:

Th e prosta te and testes are unremarkable.

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM:

The esophagus and gastroesophageal junction are unremarkable. The stomach

conta ins approximately 300 milliliters of brown liquid. The gastric mucosa is
unremarkable. The small and large intestines are unremarkable. Th e verm iform
appendix is present.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM:

The pan creas, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands are unremarkable.

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM:

The vertebrae, clavicles, sternum, ribs, and pelvis are without fracture. The
musculature is normally distributed and unremarkable. The abdominal fat
measures 1 centimeter at the level of the umbilicus.

MICROSCOPIC:

HEART: No pathologic diagnosis.

LUNG : No pathologic diagnosis.

LIVER: A section of liver shows hemorrhage and tissue

disruption.

KIDNEY: No pathologic diagnosis.

BRAIN (HIPPOCAMPUS): No pathologi c diagnosis.

CYTOLOGY(ORAL AN D
ANAL SWABS): No sperm seen.
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EVIDENCE, RADIOGRAPH S, AND ANCILLARY PROCEDU RES:

1. Samples are co llected fo r toxico logic analysis; a separate report will be

issued.
2. X-rays of the head, chest, abdomen, pelvis and left hand are taken prior to
exa mi nation .
3. Evidence co llected at the time of autopsy is detail ed in th e evidence
inve ntory.
4. A urine dipsti ck shows a trace amount of ketones and no glucose.
 JUL 2 8 RECD
TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
220 3 Airport Way South Suite 360 Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 262-6100 FAX No. (206) 262-6145

TOXICOLOGY TEST REPORT

Attention: Dr. Brian Mazrim

Agency: King Co Medical Examiner CONr1uENTIAL

Address: Box 359792 DO NOT COFY
325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-2499

Tox Case#: ST-17-07279 Case Type: Death Investigation Report Date: 7/26/2017

Agency Case #: 17-01179 Subject Name: TENT: Tommy Le

Evidence: The following evidence was submitted to the Laboratory by Zachary Porras-Foye of the King Co
Medical Examiner on 6/20/2017 via hand delivery:
(1) ST-1 7-07279-A: VLavender, Blood - Hospital
(2) ST-17-07279-B: PTubeSnap, Blood - Hospital
(3) ST-17-07279-C: SST, Serum - Hospital
(4) ST-1 7-07279-0: SST, Serum - Hospital

Volatile Analysis Results:

ST-17-07279-A: Blood - Hospital ./

ST-1 7-07279-A was tested by Headspace - Gas Chromatog raphy for the presen ce of acetone, ethanol,
isopropanol, and methanol on 07/13/2017. The following resu lt was obtained:

None Detect ed

Drug An alysis Results :

ST-17-07279-B: Blood - Hospital

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ST-17-07279-B was tested by Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT) for the presence of
amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine metabolite, and opiates on
07/14/2017. The following result(s) was obtained:

None Detected

ST-17-07279-C: Serum - Hos pital/

ST-17-07279-C was tested by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry for the presence of basic drugs and
metabolites on 07/20/2017. The following result(s) was obtained:

None Detected

COMMENTS

All testing was performed by the Forensic Scientist listed below except as otherv.tise indicated. The Forensic
Scientist has technically reviewed all relevant pages of testing documentation in the case record.

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Dawn C. Sklerov Reviewer

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