3 teens and 2 adults killed in Fall City shooting identified

FALL CITY, Wash. – Three children and two adults who were fatally shot in their Fall City home Monday morning have been identified.

The King County Medical Examiner's Office identified the children as Joshua Humiston, 9, Katheryn Humiston, 7, and Benjamin Humiston, 13. The children's identities were revealed a day after Rhea Robertson identified both their parents, Mark and his wife Sarah Humiston. a football coach who looked after one of the victims.

The KCME report revealed that all five family members died from gunshot wounds. A spokesperson for Hargis Engineers confirmed to KOMO News that Mark Humiston is a professional electrical engineer at the company and described him as a “valued member” of the company.

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The girl who survived the incident was confirmed to be an 11-year-old, a source told KOMO News. Before authorities arrived, she went to a neighbor's house to get medical help. On Wednesday afternoon, a UW Medicine spokesperson said she had been released from the hospital.

A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday evening at Fall City United Methodist Church. Neighbors and friends gathered at the church to remember the “close-knit family.”

The 15-year-old boy, who court documents say is an immediate family member, is accused of killing Mark and Sarah, and the three teens had a court date Tuesday afternoon. According to the King County Prosecutor's Office, he waived his right to appear in person and was instead represented by defense attorneys.

On Thursday, the 15-year-old was charged with five counts of first-degree premeditated murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. According to court documents, the attempted murder charge includes a firearms enhancement and each of the six charges includes a domestic violence designation.

The boy's case is currently being heard in juvenile court. However, the case could be moved to adult court after a judge hears from both the defense and prosecution.

“A judge must consider the best interest of the public and the best interest of the defendant,” CaseyMcNerthney wrote. “The judge may transfer the case to adult court for either reason.”

Court documents say the 15-year-old's next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clark Child and Family Justice Center.

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Judge Joe Campagna found probable cause on five counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder to keep the teen in secure custody and have no contact with “surviving immediate family members.”

According to the King County Sheriff's Office, officers found the bodies of two adults and three juveniles at a home in the 7700 block of Lake Alice Road Southeast, which is near the Lake Alice public boat launch, after several 911 callers had just reported a possible shooting 5 a.m. Monday in the Fall City area of ​​King County.

At a press conference Monday afternoon, KCSO spokesman Mike Mellis clarified that there were initial reports of a suicide-by-hanging incident. Mellis said after their preliminary investigation, they concluded the situation was not a suicide.

Mellis said when officers arrived at the home, the incident had already concluded. When they arrived, emergency services immediately secured the scene of the accident and entered the house.

The neighborhood is quiet and there is little crime or police activity, Mellis said. A general search of the address revealed that KCSO deputies have not responded to any significant incidents at the home in the past and it is not a “problem home.”

A community meeting is planned Saturday for Snoqualmie Valley residents to process their grief after five people were murdered in their Fall City home.

Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church will host the event at 10 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Baly Botten told KOMO News that this is an opportunity for the community to come together. He said the church, which seats about 450, was hosting the event.