VANCOUVER, Wash. – Julio Segura has been sentenced to 29 years in prison for the death of off-duty Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota, marking the culmination of a tragic case that began over two years ago.

Crime and Events Leading to Sentencing

In January 2022, Julio Segura stole a car from a Yakima dealership and fled southward. The following day, he committed an armed robbery at a convenience store in Clark County, initiating a police pursuit that ended in a crash near Sahota’s residence in Battle Ground. Segura fatally stabbed Sahota before seeking refuge in his home, where responding deputies mistakenly shot and killed Sahota.

Sentencing Hearing and Statements

During the sentencing hearing, held recently in Clark County, Sahota’s family and friends addressed the court for the first time. Darlene Bond, Sahota’s mother, emotionally pleaded for the maximum sentence, expressing the irreparable loss caused by Segura’s actions. In a remorseful statement, Segura apologized for the pain he inflicted, acknowledging the gravity of his crimes and the profound impact on Sahota’s family.

Legal Outcome

Julio Segura received a sentence of 349 months in prison, totaling 29 years and one month, according to court records. He will serve his sentence within the Washington State Corrections system.

Conclusion

The sentencing of Julio Segura brings a measure of closure to a community and a family devastated by the loss of Donald Sahota. The tragic events serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of violent crime and the enduring impact on victims and their loved ones.

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