Overnight gunfire shattered the quiet at Skyway's Creston Point Apartments early Wednesday, leaving one person dead and another injured as detectives fanned out across the complex with flashlights and evidence markers.
Deputies with the King County Sheriff's Office were called to the Bryn Mawr-Skyway complex shortly after midnight on Wednesday, April 1. When they arrived, one person was already dead and another had suffered minor injuries. The case was quickly handed off to the county's Major Crimes Unit as investigators locked down the scene into the early morning hours.
What investigators say
According to KIRO 7, deputies were dispatched to Creston Point at about 12:20 a.m. They found one victim dead and another with minor injuries before turning the case over to the Major Crimes Unit. Detectives and deputies stayed on scene for hours, processing evidence and canvassing the area.
Creston Point's recent violence
The shooting adds to a grim pattern at the Creston Point complex, which has seen multiple incidents of gun violence in recent years. In May 2024, a drive-by shooting there killed a 10-year-old girl after a stray bullet struck her. The Seattle Times detailed that earlier case and the lengthy investigation that followed, highlighting the complex's troubled recent history.
Neighbors on edge
For residents, the latest killing is another blow in a community that has already endured too many crime scene tape closures. Longtime tenants and local groups have repeatedly sounded the alarm about safety after a series of violent incidents in and around Creston Point.
Coverage of the 2024 drive-by, including the community's reaction, captured the frustration and fear that followed the death of the 10-year-old girl. FOX 13 later reported that a teen suspect was charged in that case.
What’s next
King County detectives have not released any suspect information or a possible motive in the latest shooting. Authorities say more details will be made public as the Major Crimes Unit develops the investigation. KIRO 7 reported that the sheriff's office was still working the scene early Wednesday, and officials have described the situation as an active, developing case.
