An early morning disturbance in Federal Way resulted in the shooting of an armed domestic violence suspect by police officers. According the reports from FOX 13 Seattle, the Federal Way Police Department received a call about a shooting and domestic violence at the Kitts Corner Apartments at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Sunday. The suspect, described as an ex-boyfriend, was reported to be attempting to gain entry into an apartment through the rear patio door. The caller also indicated that shots had been fired before officers arrived at the scene.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a man on the apartment's patio, who was armed with a firearm. During the ensuing interaction between the suspect and the police, two officers discharged their weapons, striking the man. KING 5 notes that the suspect, a 42-year-old man, was transported to the hospital with injuries sustained from the incident. No other injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Following the event, the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, which is a standard protocol for the department in such situations. This information has been consistently reported by KOMO News, along with confirmation that the Valley Independent Investigation Team has taken the lead in examining the details of the shooting. There is an ongoing investigation to discern the full context of the events that unfolded on the patio of that Federal Way apartment.
