Fifteen-year-old Andrew Humiston, charged with five counts of first-degree aggravated murder and one count of attempted murder, may face adult charges after allegedly killing his parents and three siblings. A judge will decide on October 25 whether to transfer the case to adult court, as investigators reveal that the attack may have been premeditated amidst household tensions.
A tragic family murder has shaken Fall City, Washington. Fifteen-year-old Andrew Humiston now faces five first-degree murder charges and one attempted murder charge in connection with the deaths of his parents and three siblings. The shocking crime was reported by the King County Prosecutor’s Office this week, leaving the community in mourning.
On Monday, police responded to Andrew’s 911 call. He claimed his 13-year-old brother killed their family members before taking his own life. “He just shot my whole family and committed suicide too”, Andrew told the dispatcher, according to court documents.
Upon arrival, officers found Andrew’s parents, Mark and Sarah Humiston, and three of his siblings dead in their home, located about 30 minutes outside Seattle. Police soon began doubting Andrew’s account. Evidence from the crime scene, autopsy findings, and statements from surviving family members suggested that Andrew had allegedly committed the murders himself.
Disturbingly, Andrew’s 11-year-old sister, referred to in court as BAH, survived the attack by playing dead after being shot in the hand and neck. She managed to escape through a fire window and sought refuge at a neighbor’s house, where she called 911.
BAH reported to police that she heard gunshots and screams before being shot by Andrew. During the call, she confirmed to dispatchers that it was her brother, Andrew, who had carried out the attack.
