On December 13, 2008, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Federal Way Police Officers responded to the call of a Shooting located at the Mariposa Apartment Complex, 28120 18 Ave S, in Federal Way.

Police were notified of the shooting when a 24-year-old white female called 911 to report she had shot her 40-year-old white male husband. Both are residents of Federal Way.

Upon arrival police contacted both subjects inside the apartment. The unresponsive male was located inside the bedroom, on the floor, with multiple gunshot wounds. South King County Fire and Rescue responded along with paramedics from King County Medic One in an attempt to revive the male, but pronounced him dead at approximately 4:43 a.m.. The King County Medical Examiner later responded and took control of the body.

Upon initial interview of the female, she stated she had been separated from her husband for several weeks and that they each had a Protection Order against the other. The female was later transported to Saint Francis Hospital by ambulance for minor head injuries and related pain.

After treatment, the female was transported to the Federal Way Police Department for interviewing and is cooperating with the investigation.

Preliminary investigation indicates the shooting was in self-defense. The scene was processed by the Federal Way Police Department with the assistance of the Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Team.

Federal Way Police Detectives are currently following leads from witnesses and other involved parties in an attempt to further investigate this incident.

The Federal Way Police Department is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the facts and circumstances. Investigation efforts are ongoing. There is no further information pertaining to this incident at this time.

Federal Way Police Department encourages anyone who has any information regarding this incident to call 911 immediately.