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.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subjectโs vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorneyโs Office.