An alleged domestic violence incident between an 18-year-old man and his ex-girlfriend led to the man being fatally shot at the Sunset Three Twenty Apartments in Federal Way.
According to the Federal Way Police Department, at about 1:22 a.m. Saturday, May 17, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Sunset Three Twenty in the 32100 block of 18th Avenue Southwest and discovered an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound. According to the department, officers rendered aid until medics took over lifesaving efforts, but he ultimately died.
According to the department, while on scene, officers discovered that an 11-year-old in a neighboring apartment had been struck by a stray bullet while sleeping. The department stated that the child was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and is reportedly in stable condition.
“At this stage of the investigation, it is believed that the incident originated as a domestic violence situation involving the victim and his ex-girlfriend,” according to the department. “There was an altercation between the two parties that ultimately resulted in the shooting.”
According to the department, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrival. FWPD detectives are actively investigating the incident. The department stated that the deceased and the suspect are known to each other, and there is no known danger to the public.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Federal Way Police Department at 253-835- 6799.
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