Male suffers fatal gunshot wound in Federal Way
Published 11:50 am Monday, May 4, 2026
A 42-year-old male suffered a fatal gunshot wound in Federal Way, and the incident appeared to be a targeted act of violence.
According to Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Thaddeus Hodge, at 10:30 a.m. May 1 in the 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest, officers responded to a shooting at a residence. Hodge said that upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound, and officers immediately began rendering first aid until King County Medic One personnel arrived.
“The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries,” Hodge said. “He is identified as a 42-year-old male resident of Federal Way.”
Hodge said that preliminary investigation indicated this incident appears to be a targeted act of violence, and investigators are actively following up on leads to identify the suspect. Hodge said that the Federal Way Police Major Crime Scene Team was at the scene and conducted a thorough, detailed investigation.
The Mirror will update this story as developments arise.
