May 3 - 11:26 a.m., Federal Way Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of SW 353rd Pl, on a welfare check. A 68 yr old Asian male identified as Paul Kim was seen by officers attempting to injure himself with a knife. Officers made entry to the home, secured Mr. Kim and discovered a 67 yr old white female identified as Baerbel K. Roznowski with fatal stab wounds. Medical personnel attempted to revive the victim without success. At 8:13am on May 3, 2008, Kim was served an anti-harassment order, initiated by the Roznowski on May 1, 2008 at King County Superior Court. Kim subsequently left the location.

Before being served with an anti-harassment order, Paul Kim contacted a family friend and was despondent about his relationship with Baerbel Roznowski.

Due to the concern for Kim, the friend called 911, and Federal Way officers initiated a welfare check at 11:26 a.m. on May 3.

Federal Way Police Department records indicate that the suspect and victim had a dating relationship.

The victim, Roznowski owns the home at the location.

The suspect remains in police custody at Harborview Medical Center upon release he will be booked into the King County Jail. His medical condition is still listed as serious.

Federal Way Police Detectives executed a search warrant of the home the evening of May 3, 2008. A knife was recovered from the suspect at the scene.

The King County Medical Examiner has concluded the autopsy and confirmed the identity of Ms. Roznowski. The cause of death was multiple fatal stab wounds.

The King County Prosecutors has charged Mr. Paul Kim with 1st Degree Murder, with a deadly weapon enhancement.

The Federal Way Police Department is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding this death. Investigative efforts are on-going, according to the department.