Judge Sentences Man to 35 Years over Slaying of Seattle Activist

Seattle man sentenced to 35 years in killing of activist Elijah Lewis

During a tense and emotional sentencing on Friday at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, family members spoke about the loss of community activist Elijah Lewis and shared pointed...

Seattle man sentenced to 35 years for murdering activist

A Seattle man has been sentenced to prison for murdering a local activist. KIRO 7 reported that Patrick Cooney will spend 35 years behind bars for murdering activist Elijah Lewis and injuring his younger nephew. Lewis’ older sister spoke during the sentencing. “There are no words strong enough to fully capture the devastation you’ve caused,” she said, according to KIRO 7. “You didn’t just take a life, you robbed the world of a man whom meant eve…

Man sentenced for murder of Seattle activist Elijah Lewis

A King County judge ruled that Patrick Cooney will spend 420 months, or about 35 years, behind bars for the murder of Seattle activist Elijah Lewis and injuring his young nephew.

Man sentenced to 35 years for scooter road-rage killing of Seattle community activist

Defendant Patrick Cooney at his sentencing hearing on May 16, 2025. (KOMO)

Judge sentences man to 35 years over slaying of Seattle activist

Patrick Cooney was sentenced to 35 years for murdering Seattle activist Elijah Lewis in a traffic dispute in 2023 involving his young nephew.