Both officers also went to Harborview, where they were treated and released, hospital spokeswoman Kristin Foley said. McCammon said the officer who was dragged suffered back pain, bruises and scrapes. The few dozen protesters who had gathered at 23rd Avenue and Union Street Friday said the officers used excessive force against an unarmed black man. Both officers involved in the shooting were reported to be white. They wondered why someone was stopped just for driving erratically, and why the officers had to use deadly force.
Officers say they only use deadly force when they believe lives are at risk.
Police promised a full investigation into the incident. Both officers had been placed on administrative leave.