Crime & Safety
Snohomish County, WA Homicide: 21-Year-Old Killed, Another Shot
Snohomish, WA – A deadly shooting early Sunday morning in Snohomish County has left one 21 year old man dead and another injured, prompting a homicide investigation as detectives work to determine wha
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-11-02T19:58:43.798Z
Snohomish, WA – A deadly shooting early Sunday morning in Snohomish County has left one 21 year old man dead and another injured, prompting a homicide investigation as detectives work to determine what led to the gunfire. No arrests had been announced as of Monday.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded at approximately 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, to reports of a shooting in the 6100 block of 172nd Street SE in unincorporated Snohomish, northeast of Seattle.
When deputies arrived, they discovered two 21 year old men suffering from gunshot wounds .
Both victims were transported by emergency medical personnel to Providence Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that one of the men later died at the hospital. The second victim sustained injuries described as non life threatening.
Detectives with the Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As of the department's Monday, Nov. 2, update, no arrests had been made.
Investigators have not publicly identified a suspect or disclosed what may have triggered the violence.
Authorities also said it remains unclear whether the victims and the person responsible for the shooting knew one another.
Despite the ongoing investigation, detectives stated they do not believe there is any continuing danger to the public.
The identity of the deceased victim has not been released. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the official identification, cause and manner of death.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information about the circumstances surrounding the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes tipline at 425 388 3845.
The homicide investigation remains ongoing, with authorities working to establish what happened before the shooting and identify those responsible.