Investigation underway in overnight fatal shooting in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH—At approximately 2:45 a.m., Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 11000 block of 206th Street SE in Snohomish for a shooting, and upon arrival, deputies located a 29-year-old male deceased at the scene. During the investigation, Major Crimes Unit (MCU) detectives learned there was an altercation between a 29-year-old man and a 58-year-old man. The altercation […]
Response from Mayor Frizzell on fatal Alderwood Mall shooting
Yesterday, our community experienced a horrible tragedy when a shooting incident unfolded at the Alderwood Mall during a busy and sunny evening. Sadly, an innocent bystander, Jayda Woods-Johnson was struck and killed. My heart breaks for the family of this young lady killed by a senseless act of violence. I grieve for her family as they attempt to […]
Hunter Biden found guilty of felony gun case with a tax trial pending
WILMINGTON, DEL.—President Joe Biden’s only surviving son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty of all three felony charges involving the purchase of a Colt revolver in 2018 while he was abusing crack cocaine and alcohol. Biden could now face up to 25 years in prison for all three charges though, as a first offender, prison time […]
Biden announces new executive actions to combat gun violence
WSHINGTON D.C.—The Biden-Harris Administration announced executive actions to promote safe storage of firearms as part of President Joe Biden’s proposal in March 2023 to reduce gun violence. Biden has directed the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to carry out the following executive actions to help further promote safe storage and protect children: […]
Gun store to pay $3 million for illegally selling high-capacity magazines
SEATTLE—Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on February 6 that Federal Way Discount Guns and its owner, Mohammed Baghai, will pay $3 million for violating Washington’s prohibition on selling high-capacity magazines with the capacity to hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. King County Superior Court Judge Wyman Yip already ruled in April that Federal Way Discount […]
Mukilteo Police to host gun buyback event on February 2
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Police Department is hosting a Gun Buyback event on February 2, 2024, where Mukilteo and Snohomish County residents can exchange unwanted firearms for pre-paid Visa Gift Cards and enter into a raffle for the chance to win a $500 pre-paid gift card. Participants will be given one raffle ticket per qualifying firearm and […]
Federal judge strikes down California’s assault rifle ban, what this could mean for Washington?
WASHINGTON D.C., October 24, 2023—U.S. District Court Judge Roger Benitez struck down California’s assault rifle ban October 19 which prohibits the sale, transfer, manufacturing, and possession of specific semi-automatic weapons, writing the ban was unconstitutional, “extreme”, and had “no historical pedigree.” “Like the Bowie Knife which was commonly carried by citizens and soldiers in the […]
Federal judge bars New Mexico Governor from suspending right to open carry
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., September 16, 2023—Last than a week after New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) suspended open carry in her state, a federal judge on Wednesday halted her declaration stating it directly conflicts with the public’s second amendment rights. Governor Grisham (D) declared a public health order last Friday, September 8, that would temporarily suspend […]
Drive-by shooting at school bus stop, leaves 15-year-old dead
EVERETT, Wash., September 8, 2023—A 15-year-old Kamiak High School student is the latest fatality in a wave of shootings involving youth throughout South Snohomish County. Less than four days ago, five individuals, ages 17 to 20, were involved in a shooting at Lynndale Park in Lynnwood that injured two and killed one. Everett Police detectives are investigating […]
Edmonds woman arrested for possession of multiple stolen firearms
EDMONDS, Wash., August 14, 2023—A 20-year-old Edmonds woman was arrested for multiple counts of possession of stolen firearms on Sunday, August 13. On Sunday Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 14600 block of 56th Avenue West in unincorporated Edmonds for a report of a disturbance. Deputies discovered a 20-year-old female was in possession […]
