Fake 911 Call Triggers Police Response at Transit Center On December 12, 2025, Mohamed Morray Bangura placed a bogus emergency call requesting “an officer or two” at the Bellevue Transit Center, prompting a police response captured on body‑camera video [1]. The footage shows Bangura drawing a knife and lunging at two officers shortly after noon [1]. His actions set off a rapid escalation that led to a shooting incident [1].

Officers Injured and Respond with Lethal Force Officer Ryan Winebrenner was slashed in the face and stabbed twice in the back and shoulders, while Officer Spagnolo stepped back and avoided the blade [1]. Spagnolo then fired three shots, striking Bangura’s arm, leg, and hip, which incapacitated the attacker [1]. The use of force was deemed necessary after the knife assault [1].

Bangura Charged with Assault and Held on $5 Million Bail Prosecutors filed first‑ and second‑degree assault charges on February 18, 2026, and set a $5 million bond for Bangura [1]. He remains jailed in serious condition in the ICU as of December 15, 2025 [1]. A court appearance is scheduled for February 23, 2026 [1].

Medical Treatment Provided to Both Victims Winebrenner received care at Harborview Medical Center and was later discharged after treatment [1]. Bangura stayed in intensive care following the shooting, with his condition reported as serious [1]. Both injuries were documented in police and medical reports [1].

Bangura’s Prior Encounters Suggest Motive for False Call Earlier in September 2025, Bangura was found sleeping on church property and threatened a security guard, resulting in harassment charges [1]. In early December he filed a complaint alleging a false case against him, which prosecutors cite as a possible motive for the fake 911 call [1]. These prior incidents provide context for his confrontation with police [1].