King County Medical Examiner IDs victim in Wednesdays fatal shooting outside El Pique restaurant in Burien

Minh-Thuong T. Ly, aged 35, was identified as the victim of a shooting that occurred early on June 18, 2025, outside El Pique Restaurant in Burien. He died from multiple gunshot wounds, leading investigators from the King County Sheriff's Office to classify the incident as a homicide. Deputies responded to a call about the shooting before 2 a. m.

and found Ly deceased in his vehicle parked outside the restaurant. As of June 20, no suspects had been publicly identified, and the Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not disclosed whether the shooting was a targeted attack or a random act of violence. The community mourns the loss, with the B-Town Blog expressing sympathies to Ly's friends and family. The investigation highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area, as authorities seek to address public safety.

Community members await updates on potential suspects and the motives behind the shooting.