Crime
Victims killed in Fall City shooting identified
A 15-year-old boy, believed to be the surviving sibling, was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the five victims of the devastating shooting that occurred on October 21st in Fall City, Washington.
Katheryn Humiston (7), Joshua Humiston (9), Benjamin Humiston (13), and their parents, Sarah Humiston (42) and Mark Humiston (43), were tragically killed in the incident.
Four of the victims suffered fatal gunshot wounds to the head.
The girl, identified as Breanna, was reportedly shot twice and received assistance from a neighbor before being taken to the hospital.
A young girl, the couple’s surviving daughter, was injured but has since been released from the hospital.
The suspect in the killings has been identified as the couple’s 15-year-old son. While his name has not been publicly released due to his age, he is facing charges of first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder.
Neighbors reported that the teenage boy killed his parents and siblings, leaving only one sister who managed to survive the massacre.
Officials say she is currently in ‘satisfactory’ condition.
The father, Humiston, originally from Texas, had been an Associate Principal at Hargis Engineers in Seattle, where he had worked for nearly 20 years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
The family had bought their large three-bedroom, four-bathroom home in 2019.
The shooting took place around 5 AM on Monday, prompting multiple 911 calls from neighbors. Deputies responded to the scene and discovered the tragic aftermath.
The King County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Washington State Patrol.
The scene remains under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, including the manner and cause of death for each victim.
The Snoqualmie Valley School District has sent a letter to families, expressing condolences and offering support services to students who may be affected by this tragic event.
Fall City, a community with a population of approximately 2,000, is known for its low crime rate and family-friendly atmosphere.
The incident has deeply shocked and saddened the community.
Indio, CA – A 26-year-old man, identified as Lorenzo Segoviano, was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio on Saturday evening, according to the Indio Police Department.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. at the shopping center.
Upon arrival, first responders located Segoviano suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation occurred inside the store between Segoviano and the suspect.
The situation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical confrontation outside the store.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm, prompting Segoviano to attempt to flee.
As Segoviano was running away, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking him.
Segoviano collapsed shortly after and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing southeast from the location.
Indio police officers quickly responded and detained a 19-year-old male suspect within the shopping center vicinity.
He was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of murder.
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday and is currently held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on $1 million bail.
The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime stoppers channels.