The man who shot Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Dean Atkinson in the face and hand in 2022 was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison on Thursday.

Brandon O’Neel previously pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting Atkinson on September 22, 2022, and was sentenced to 309 months.

“I appreciate the work of the court and the jury in this case and am relieved that such a dangerous individual was fairly and appropriately sanctioned,” WSP Chief John R. Batiste wrote in a statement.

RELATED STORIES

Man armed with knife, axe killed in Seattle officer-involved shooting

'The owner is heartbroken': Police seek public's help finding stolen dog

Arson confirmed in fire that destroyed new Everett playground

Eviction notice triggers violent response

On September 22, 2022, an evic

See Full Page