Crime & Safety
Snohomish Woman Shot, Killed In Possible Domestic Dispute
A Snohomish woman was shot in her home Monday night and later died in what police say appears to be the result of domestic violence.
SNOHOMISH, WA - A 45-year-old woman was shot and killed at her residence in the 15600 block of 59th Dr. SE Monday night. Deputies said the incident may have been the result of a domestic violence dispute. A man at the residence called 911 at 9 p.m. to say someone was hurt and to "just send the Sheriff quickly."
Police arrived at the scene to find and unconscious adult woman with gunshot wounds. Emergency crews administered CPR but the woman was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
A 49-year-old man at the scene, believed to be the woman's husband, was taken into custody. Police are investigating the shooting but said "there is no evidence that any other suspect(s) was involved in the incident and the lone shooter is in custody."
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