A 15-year-old boy in Washington state was charged with murdering his parents and three siblings in their home, while his sole-surviving sister, an 11-year-old girl, was shot twice but managed to escape. The teen, whose name has not been released due to his age, waived his right to appear in court for his first hearing. Prosecutors asked the judge to charge him with five counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. The judge banned him from contacting his surviving sister and ordered no contact with any member of his immediate family. The teen had no prior criminal history according to his defense attorney, and a charging decision was expected later in the week.
Deputies responded to reports of the shooting around 5 a.m. at the home in Fall City and found two adults and three juveniles dead inside. The bodies showed signs of being shot, though the names and causes of death have not been released. The injured 11-year-old girl was in “satisfactory condition” at a Seattle hospital. The 15-year-old suspect was taken into custody and booked into the county’s juvenile detention facility. The Sheriff’s Office spokesperson stated that no other arrests were expected in connection to the crime. The parents were identified as Mark and Sarah Humiston, with Mark being an electrical engineer. There were few details available about the family, and neighbors described them as polite and helpful.
The community gathered for a vigil in honor of the family on Tuesday night, coming together in the face of tragedy. The family of seven lived in the home, with the children being homeschooled and known for assisting their parents and neighbors with various projects. The names and ages of the victims have not been released publicly at this time. The 15-year-old suspect had no prior criminal history, according to his defense attorney, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. The surviving sister, who was shot twice but managed to escape, was in stable condition at a Seattle hospital. Authorities indicated that the suspect was the only person in custody in connection to the crime, with no additional arrests anticipated.
The teen suspect waived his right to appear in court for his first hearing, where prosecutors asked for him to be charged with five counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. The judge at the Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle announced that the suspect would have no contact with his surviving sister and no contact with anyone else in his immediate family. The 15-year-old was also banned from contacting any witnesses related to the case. Police responded to the home early Monday morning and discovered the tragic scene inside. The 11-year-old girl, who managed to escape the shooting, was taken to a Seattle hospital for treatment. The suspect was booked into juvenile detention, and the community came together for a vigil in remembrance of the slain family members.
Community members described the family as friendly and helpful, with the children often assisting their parents and neighbors with various projects. The tragic incident shocked the small town of Fall City, with neighbors expressing disbelief at the events that had unfolded. The surviving sister was the only member of the immediate family who escaped the shooting, with the suspect being charged in connection to the deaths of his parents and three siblings. The investigation into the murders is ongoing, with law enforcement working to determine the motive behind the tragic events. The vigil held in memory of the family members brought the community together to grieve and support each other during this difficult time.
Despite the tragic loss of the five family members, the community came together to support one another and remember the victims. The surviving sister, an 11-year-old girl, was identified as the only member of the immediate family who escaped the shooting, with neighbors and community members coming together to offer support during this difficult time. The suspect, a 15-year-old boy, was charged with five counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in connection to the incident. The community held a vigil to honor the memory of the slain family members and show solidarity in the face of tragedy. Law enforcement continued their investigations to determine the motive behind the killings and ensure that justice is served for the victims and their loved ones.
