Crime
Eamon Morgan killed in shooting outside Everett apartment complex
Authorities have not released a description of the suspect or details about their possible identity.
Everett, WA – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday evening outside an apartment complex in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Everett.
The Everett Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. in the 1400 block of 121st Street Southeast.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, identified as Eamon Morgan, deceased at the scene.
No arrests have been made at this time. Police deployed a K-9 unit to track the suspect, but no updates have been provided regarding their progress.
Authorities have not released a description of the suspect or details about their possible identity.
It remains unclear what events led to the shooting. Investigators are working to determine the motive and any potential connections between the victim and the suspect.
Residents in the area expressed concern about safety, as police presence remained heavy late into the evening. Law enforcement has assured the community that every effort is being made to locate the suspect and ensure public safety.
The Everett Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers or by contacting Everett Police directly at (425) 257-8400.
Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
Crime
Jonathan Schaffer killed in shooting inside Coquette Brasserie at North Hills in Raleigh
According to witnesses, George Colom, the executive chef at Coquette, entered the restaurant before 11 a.m. and fatally shot Jonathan Schaffer, a fellow employee.
Two employees of Coquette Brasserie have identified the gunman involved in Friday’s deadly shooting, which left one employee dead and another injured.
The incident unfolded inside the French restaurant, located at 4351 The Circle at North Hills Street in Raleigh.
According to witnesses, George Colom, the executive chef at Coquette, entered the restaurant before 11 a.m. and fatally shot Jonathan Schaffer, a fellow employee.
Colom then shot Jonathan Aguilar, another employee, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
After the shootings, Colom turned the gun on himself. He remains in critical condition, according to Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson.
Chief Patterson stated that all shots were fired inside the restaurant and the incident appeared to stem from a personal dispute.
She emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Urban Food Group, the company that owns Coquette, had listed Colom as the restaurant’s executive chef on its website. However, his name has since been removed.
Colom has a notable criminal history:
In September 2024, Colom was involved in a crash in Orange County, North Carolina, and pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident. He was ordered to pay $193 in court costs.
In January 2011, Colom was convicted in federal court for possessing a stolen firearm in New Mexico. He was sentenced to three years and four months in prison. The charges stemmed from a 2010 incident.
After his release from federal prison, Colom returned to North Carolina and transitioned into the restaurant industry. According to his LinkedIn profile, he initially worked in the Wilmington area before moving to the Raleigh-Durham region around 2017.
Before his incarceration, Colom reportedly attended culinary classes at Central New Mexico Community College, where he honed his skills as a chef. His social media accounts feature photos of his culinary creations alongside images of firearms tagged with evidence markers from the U.S. Department of Justice.
State court records indicate that Colom is originally from Hubert, Onslow County, North Carolina, near the coast. His record also includes minor drug charges.
The Raleigh Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. Chief Patterson has assured the public that no additional threats exist, and authorities are working to provide clarity to the community.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Raleigh Police Department or submit tips anonymously.