TACOMA, Wash. (TCN) — A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult for allegedly opening fire at a house party over the weekend, killing two and injuring several others.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, March 29, at 12:24 a.m., deputies responded to a “large party” on the 17800 block of 25th Avenue Court East, where “30 to 40 juveniles were reportedly running and screaming from a house party.”
Several people called 911 to report a fight in the street that led to shots being fired moments before law enforcement arrived. Several attendees fled the area, and the sheriff’s office said cars were “getting stuck in the neighborhood while chaos embodied the entire street.” Surrounding homes were reportedly hit and impacted by the gunfire.
At the scene, deputies rendered aid to a male victim in the street, but he was later pronounced deceased. Five victims transported themselves to the hospital, one of whom died. The other four victims sustained serious injuries but are expected to recover. They range in age from 16 to 21. KING-TV reports the victims who died were 15 and 19 years old.
Investigators found two weapons and multiple shell casings on the street.
According to KING, the teen suspect also sustained a gunshot wound to the hip. Deputies reportedly found a gun in one victim’s pocket.
A 17-year-old girl was reportedly hosting the party. Her mother was home at the time but allegedly did not see the shooting occur.
KCPQ-TV reports prosecutors are charging the suspect, Isaiah Williams, as an adult with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree unlawful use of a firearm. A judge set his bond at $2 million. Williams was reportedly convicted in February 2024 of unlawful possession of a firearm, fourth-degree assault, and two counts of third-degree assault.
- Mass Shooting at Juvenile Party – Pierce County Sheriff’s Office
- Documents reveal what led up to deadly mass shooting at Pierce County party – KING
- Teen accused of Spanaway, WA house party murders held on $2 million bail – KCPQ
Source: True Crime Daily
