LAKE STEVENS—Joshua Mathew Kelly, 22, was arrested for second degree murder of an adult male he allegedly shot on New Year Eve in Lake Stevens Manor Apartments located at 12703 16th Street NE in Lake Stevens.
At approximately 3:35 a.m. on December 31, 2023, Lake Stevens police responded to a report of a shooting in an apartment where one adult male had been shot. Upon arrival, life saving measures were attempted and the person was later pronounced deceased on scene by fire department rescue personnel.
Two adults were interviewed by detectives. During the investigation, detectives developed probable cause to arrest, Joshua Mathew Kelly, a 22-year-old male for Murder 2, a Class A Felony.
Kelly was booked into the Snohomish County Jail and is awaiting a hearing scheduled for January 2.
There is no danger to the community according to the Lake Stevens police. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Lake Stevens police non-emergency line at 425-334-9537.
No additional details regarding the investigation are being released currently, as this remains an active investigation.
No additional details regarding the investigation are being released at this time. This remains an active investigation.
