[Video, filtered to all law enforcement personnel and Autobots]
[Sentinel is sitting at his desk, hands clasped in front of him. He looks tired, shaken, and generally way more subdued than is normal for him.]
There's no easy way to say this, so I'll get right to it.
...Optimus is dead.
Sanders, I need you down here ASAP to get a look at the crime scene. We can start the investigation from there.
[He's making an obvious effort to keep his composure, but he's looking more like he's about to either cry or destroy something with each passing second.]
As of right now, this is your priority. I want to know who did this. I want him found...and I want to deal with him personally.
Keep me informed of your progress.
[Cuts the transmission.]
[Private text to Sanjay Vasuda:]
We're going to have to reschedule that demonstration.
[Private text to Blackarachnia with the above video file attached:]
I thought you deserved to know.