The Department of Justice is monitoring the investigation into the fatal shooting of John T. Williams, a traditional woodcarver.

Williams, who was a member of the Dididaht First Nation of British Columbia, was shot by a police officer in Seattle, Washington, on August 30. The police department is conducting its own inquiry into the incident.

DOJ could conduct its own investigation of the shooting, The Seattle Times reported.

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Justice Department monitors probe of fatal shooting by Seattle officer (The Seattle Times 9/21)

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