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FEDERAL WAY, Wash – There is concern over safety in Federal Way following three separate shootings spanning 24 hours. One of those shootings was deadly and claimed the life of a 2-year-old. 

The most recent shooting occurred Friday morning around 9:10. Police were dispatched to the Bayview Apartments on First Avenue South in Federal Way for reports of a gunshot victim. According to investigators, a suspect fired into the apartment, leaving a 17-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to the leg.

FOX 13 has learned the teen was inside the apartment when the gunshots rang out. Police said this was not a random shooting and that the apartment was targeted.

The suspect was seen leaving the area in a blue Hyundai Elantra. Police described him as a man approximately 17-21 years old.

“It’s just a mess,” said one neighbor who asked not to be identified. “First that baby being shot and now this.”

The neighbor is referring to Thursday’s shooting that claimed the life of a toddler.

Police said the child’s father and another person exchanged gunfire in the parking lot of an IHOP before a bullet struck the 2-year-old.

The city of Federal Way said that the child died at Harborview Medical Center Thursday night after arriving in critical condition. 

The Federal Way Criminal Investigation Section is conducting the investigation and as of Friday, no suspects have been arrested. However, police did release more information about the shooter involved.

According to detectives:

• The suspect is described as an unknown race male who was seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored jacket at the time of the incident.
• Witnesses said the suspect was seen leaving the parking lot in a silver or light-colored Hyundai sedan.
• Investigators believe the suspect fired at the father of the 2-year-old and the father returned fire in self-defense. Police say this was a targeted shooting.

In response to the shooting, Federal Way mayor Jim Farrell said:

“This is a horrific crime and we will move heaven and earth to find who is responsible. I trust our hardworking and professional police department will track down this culprit and hold them accountable.”

The third shooting police are investigating is one that occurred an hour and a half after the IHOP incident. It was at a convenience store where outside a man raised a gun and fired it at a group of individuals. One person was hit in the arm.

In all three cases, there have been no suspects arrested.

Late Friday, Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang released a statement to FOX 13 about the shootings: 

“In the past two days, our community has experienced three shootings that have resulted in a homicide of a two-year-old and injury to two individuals.

As with many in our community, I am concerned about what has transpired, and as a police agency, we are committed to investigating these incidents to ensure justice for the victims and to prevent further violence to our Federal Way community.

I am extremely proud of our officers and detectives who are working tirelessly to bring positive resolution to these cases, particularly the homicide involving the two-year-old.

We hope the investigations will head in a positive direction and look forward to sharing good news about the progress of the investigations in the upcoming weeks.”

Anyone with information on these shootings is urged to call Federal Way Police at 253-835-2121. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers website.

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FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Federal Way Police have arrested a suspect in two separate shootings that happened on Monday, March 18.

Officers responded to two shootings early in the morning, with the first at SeaMar Community Health around midnight, and another near the corner of 14th Ave. S and S 308th Ln. just a short time later.

Police say the victim of the first shooting died on scene, and the second victim was taken to Harborview with a gunshot wound.

Officers determined the shootings were related, and that a lone suspect was responsible for both of them.

Detectives identified the suspect as a 52-year-old man from Federal Way, and he was arrested on Wednesday around 5 p.m.

The suspect was booked into King County Jail for second-degree murder.

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FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – One man is dead and another is recovering in the hospital following two separate but related shootings in Federal Way early Monday morning.

According to the Federal Way Police Department (FWPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting at SeaMar Community Health on 18th Ave. S at 12:01 a.m.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man with a gunshot wound and immediately performed life-saving measures. King County medics also provided aid, but the victim died at the scene.

The FWPD says a short time later, officers responded to another shooting at the King County Housing Authority’s Southridge House near the corner of 14th Ave. S and S 308th Ln. This location is about half a mile north of where the first shooting took place.

Officers and medics arrived and found another man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center for further treatment.

According to the FWPD, both shootings appear to be related. 

Authorities say there is no danger to the community at this time. 

Detectives are conducting a detailed investigation at both locations.

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FEDERAL WAY, Wash – Federal Way Police are investigating after a massive brawl broke out in an apartment parking lot sometime this month. The fight was caught on camera. 

The incident happened at the Park 16 Apartments on 16th Ave. S. In the video capturing the incident, you can see several weapons being used, and at least one person is hurt. 

Residents say there have been several fights over the last several weeks. However, they say the recently captured cell phone video shows one of the more disturbing attacks.  

They hope that police or apartment managers can do something to put a stop to the fights, so more people aren’t seriously hurt. 

“The video is definitely crazy,” said a resident who didn’t want his identity revealed for privacy reasons. 

The video is shocking to see and has gotten the attention of Federal Way Police. The department told FOX 13 that they have looked into the altercation, and the video, which shows an explosive fight. 

“I didn’t see all of that happening,” said the resident.  “I came and saw the aftermath.  I saw all the police. I didn’t see all of that happening. That’s crazy.”

Looking at the video, the fight appears to start between two people, punching and kicking. One young man is seen holding something shiny in his hand.  

Others jump in, while a man in a white shirt and another person reach into a car, one pulling out a black baton, or stick, while the other grabs a small bat.  They both eventually start swinging.  

The fight then escalates and more than 20 can be seen running into the fray.  

At least four batons or bat-like weapons can be seen in the hands of people swinging them at others in the crowd.  At one point, the man in the white shirt wrestles with a group to hang onto his bat, while another man with a different bat is disarmed by someone, who then starts swinging it himself. 

Residents say police detained several people following the fight. 

“Everybody was just by the bushes, in shock,” said the resident. “Handcuffs over there. There was a bunch of people.”

Federal Way Police responded to questions about the video by saying; 

“Officers responded to a fight at the Park 16 Apartments and found one of the subjects involved in the fight sustained non-life threatening stab wounds. The stabbing suspect was identified by patrol officers and the case was referred to FWPD detectives for filing of charges. FWPD is working with apartment management in order to prevent any more of these conflicts.”

“I’m usually on the inside,” said the resident.  

He says he tries to steer clear of what’s happening outside. 

“The police are over here a lot,” he said.   

FOX 13 reached out to the Park 16 Apartment office for comment. We are waiting to hear back.