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
River Ridge man kills wife, 2-year-old before Jefferson Parish deputies kill him
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) announced an ongoing investigation into a tragic incident involving a double homicide and a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in River Ridge, Louisiana.
Around 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from a child reporting multiple gunshot victims inside a residence on the 10000 block of Stephen Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a harrowing scene.
An adult female and a 2-year-old child were found unresponsive and suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Two additional juvenile females, ages 9 and 13, were found injured but alive.
Both were transported to Children’s Hospital.
The 9-year-old remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery, while the 13-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle.
While securing the residence, deputies encountered an armed adult male suspect, later identified as the father of the juvenile victims, in a back bedroom.
Deputies reported that the suspect brandished a firearm, prompting multiple officers to fire their service weapons.
The suspect was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary evidence indicates that the suspect shot all four victims before being confronted and fatally wounded by deputies.
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
- Deceased:
- 40-year-old mother.
- 2-year-old child.
- Suspect (father).
- Injured:
- 9-year-old child (critical condition).
- 13-year-old child (non-life-threatening injuries).
The JPSO continues to investigate the incident, including the circumstances leading to the shootings and the actions of deputies at the scene.
Sheriff Lopinto emphasized the gravity of the tragedy and assured the community that the investigation would be thorough and transparent.
No further details are available at this time. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.