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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.