18-year-old fatally stabs younger brother in Bremerton, WA
BREMERTON, Wash. - Police are investigating after an 18-year-old fatally stabbed their younger brother in Bremerton on Monday evening.
What we know:
According to the Bremerton Police Department (BPD), officers responded at around 6:33 p.m. to reports of an assault in progress near the corner of South Cambrian Avenue and Coontz Street. Authorities say multiple people were present.
While on their way to the scene, officers were advised it was a stabbing. Kitsap County deputies and Bremerton Fire Department crews also responded.
When officers arrived, the 18-year-old suspect was detained and later arrested. The victim, the suspect’s 16-year-old brother, died at the scene despite emergency aid.
The suspect, a Bremerton resident, was booked into jail for second-degree domestic violence murder.
What we don't know:
The investigation remains ongoing. Further information is limited at this time. It is unknown what led to the stabbing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Featured
Bodies of 3 missing Wenatchee, WA girls found, father wanted for murder
Authorities are actively searching for the girls' father, Travis Decker, 32, who is wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.
The Source: Information in this story comes from a press release by the Bremerton Police Department.
MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE
Why wasn’t an Amber Alert issued? 3 missing Wenatchee, WA girls found dead
Who is Travis Decker? What to know about the Wenatchee, WA father wanted for murder
What we know about Decker girls, 3 missing WA sisters found dead
'I am in a lot of pain': Lakewood, WA mass shooting survivors being released from hospitals
'Belltown Hellcat' Miles Hudson back in court
WATCH: TikTok video of woman digging for geoduck in WA goes viral
'Shut your legs' comment, rating female staff: Snoqualmie Police Chief fired after probe
Washington state named ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ by Trump admin, 35 of 39 counties listed
WA beekeeper working to save millions of bees involved in crash in Whatcom County
FBI scrutiny puts pressure on Seattle mayor after protest clash
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.