Homicide and attempted suicide leaves two with stab wounds

On May 3, 2008, 11:26 a.m., Federal Way Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of SW 353rd Pl, on a welfare check. The 68 yr old Asian male suspect was seen by officers attempting to injure himself with a knife. Officers made entry to the home, secured the suspect and discovered a 67 yr old white female victim with fatal stab wounds. Medical personnel attempted to revive the victim without success.

At 8:13am today the Asian male suspect was served an anti-harassment order, initiated by the victim on May 1, 2008 at King County Superior Court. The suspect subsequently left the location.

Subsequent to being served with the anti-harassment order, the suspect contacted a family friend and was despondent about the relationship. Due to the concern for his friend a call to 911 was initiated which prompted the welfare check at 11:26 am.

Federal Way Police Department records indicate that the suspect and victim had a dating relationship. The victim owns the home at the location.

The suspect is in police custody at Harborview Medical Center upon release he will be booked into the King County Jail.

Federal Way Police Detectives are awaiting the service of a search warrant of the home. A knife was recovered from the suspect at the scene.

The King County Medical Examiner responded and took custody of the deceased.

Additional information will be released as the investigation continues.