DNA, bullets link suspect to slaying

SEATTLE (AP) — DNA and ballistics tests link a suspect shot by detectives last week to the Halloween slaying of a Seattle police officer, as well as an attempted hit on law enforcement nine days earlier, investigators said Monday.

Seattle Assistant Chief Jim Pugel said DNA belonging to 41-year-old Christopher Monfort was found on an American-flag-style bandanna on the ground where Officer Timothy Brenton was shot and killed and officer-trainee Britt Sweeney was wounded, and the .223 rifle used in the attack was found in Monfort's apartment.

In addition, investigators found Monfort's DNA on a small flag found at a city maintenance yard where four police vehicles were firebombed on Oct. 22, Pugel said.