Crime
Shooting with multiple victims reported in Fall City
A devastating domestic violence incident occurred early Monday morning in Fall City, Washington, resulting in the deaths of five people.
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting at a home in the 7700 block of Lake Alice Road Southeast.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of five victims inside the residence.
Two adults and three teenagers were tragically killed.
Other victims, who had managed to hide in a bathroom during the incident, called police for help.
One injured teenager received medical attention and was transported to Harborview Medical Center.
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall expressed her deep sadness and distress over the incident, which occurred in a typically low-crime neighborhood.
A teenage boy, believed to be involved in the shooting, was taken into custody and remains at the King County Juvenile Detention Center. The KCSO Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation, with support from the Washington State Patrol.
The Snoqualmie Valley School District sent a letter to families, expressing condolences for the loss and offering counseling services to students who may be affected by the tragedy.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the manner and cause of death for each victim.
Further details will be released as they become available.
Crime
17-Year-Old Wyatt Sanders Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Miranda Clements in Vivian
Caddo Parish authorities are continuing their investigation into a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl in Vivian, Louisiana, on the evening of Sunday, April 20.
According to officials, officers with the Vivian Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just before 8:30 p.m. at a residence in the 33 block of Pardue Street.
Upon arrival, officers located 16-year-old Miranda Clements lying on the floor inside the home with a gunshot wound to her upper body.
Emergency personnel with Caddo Fire District 8 responded and pronounced the teenager deceased at the scene.
Following the initial response, Vivian police contacted the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities initially stated they were working to establish whether foul play was involved.
As part of the investigation, 17-year-old Wyatt Layne Sanders was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
He was booked into the Caddo Parish Correctional Center at 3:07 a.m. on Monday, April 21. According to jail records, Sanders is facing two counts of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and one count of negligent homicide.
He remains in custody as of the latest report.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further details, including the events leading up to the shooting, have not yet been released.