Suspect captured in Seattle after triple murder of women and little girl at apartment

A man was arrested in Seattle after allegedly killing his girlfriend, her 9-year-old daughter, and a family friend in a Renton, WA, apartment on Saturday night. Police responded to the Hillcrest Terrace Apartments around 7:30 p. m. and worked through the night to gather evidence and interview witnesses. Two women who were present during the shooting escaped and provided crucial information to the authorities, enabling them to locate the suspect around 1:30 p.

m. the next day. The police confirmed the incident as a case of domestic violence, but the motive for the shooting remains unknown. Investigators are still seeking the firearm used in the crime. This incident has left the Renton community in shock and underscores the pressing issue of domestic violence.

Meeghan Black, a spokesperson for the Renton Police Department, stated that the investigation is ongoing. The tragic loss of life from this event raises awareness about the need for preventive measures against domestic violence.