Crime
Teenage son killed his parents and three siblings at home in Fall City
Other victims, who had managed to hide in a bathroom during the incident, called police for help.
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.
Hunter Army Airfield, GA — The Commander of Hunter Army Airfield has issued an emergency lockdown order for the installation.
All personnel are instructed to immediately secure their facilities, remain indoors, and ensure all windows and doors are closed and locked.
Individuals are advised to:
- Stay inside their current location.
- Lock all windows and doors.
- Keep phone lines open for emergency communications.
- Monitor official social media channels for real-time updates.
- Report accountability to their chain of command.
An “All Clear” notification will be issued once the situation has been resolved.
Outbound traffic is now permitted through designated gates; however, each vehicle is subject to thorough inspections.
This applies only to individuals who were already inside their vehicles prior to the update.
All other personnel should remain stationary and avoid unnecessary movement within the installation.
Additionally, Pulaski Elementary School, located near Hunter Army Airfield, has been placed on precautionary lockdown as a safety measure, according to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
Further details will be provided as the situation develops.