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15-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Shooting of Family in Washington State

The teen allegedly killed five family members and attempted to frame his deceased brother, according to court documents.

  • The 15-year-old boy is accused of murdering his parents and three siblings in their Fall City home and attempting to kill his 11-year-old sister.
  • The surviving sister escaped by playing dead and fleeing through a window, later identifying her brother as the shooter.
  • Authorities say the suspect tried to stage the crime scene to frame his 13-year-old brother, who was also found dead.
  • The teen has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder and one count of attempted murder in juvenile court.
  • A hearing is scheduled to determine if the case will be moved to adult court, where the teen could face a life sentence.
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