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Woman killed, police officer stabbed in the face in Renton, WA

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Renton
Published August 4, 2026 5:54 AM PDT
Published August 4, 2026 5:54 AM PDT
Renton, WA homicide: Woman killed, officer stabbed in the face
Renton, WA homicide: Woman killed, officer stabbed in the face

Renton, WA homicide: Woman killed, officer stabbed in the face

An investigation is underway after a woman was stabbed to death, and a Renton police officer was stabbed in the face late Monday night.

The Brief

    • A Renton police officer was seriously injured after being stabbed in the face while chasing a fleeing suspect late Monday night.
    • Officers taking the suspect into custody followed a trail of blood to a nearby room, where they found a woman fatally stabbed.
    • Renton police detectives remain on the scene to investigate the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

RENTON, Wash. - Police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed and a Renton officer was stabbed in the face at a senior living facility late Monday night.

Woman stabbed, killed at Renton senior living facility

A Renton police officer was seriously injured after being stabbed in the face while chasing a fleeing suspect late Monday night. Officers taking the suspect into custody followed a trail of blood to a nearby room, where they found a woman fatally stabbed. Renton police detectives remain on the scene to investigate the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

(FOX 13's Taylor Winkel)

What we know:

Officers responded to the Cedar River Terrace apartments in the 100 block of Burnett Avenue South just before midnight after multiple 911 callers reported breaking glass and suspicious noises.

When officers arrived, they found busted-out glass doors in the front of the building and a suspicious man who immediately ran from them. During the chase, the suspect put up a fight and allegedly stabbed an officer in the face with a knife.

Police ended up using a taser to bring the 42-year-old man into custody. The officer who was stabbed was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition, and his status is currently unknown.

Officers followed a trail of blood that led them to a room on the third floor where they found a woman dead with stab wounds.

Police are investigating after a woman was found dead and a Renton police officer was stabbed late Monday night. Just before midnight, officers responded to the 100 block of Burnett Avenue South after multiple people called 911 saying they heard breaking glass and other suspicious noises. When officers arrived, a man was spotted in the area and he immediately ran from police. During the chace, the suspect allegedly stabbed the officer in the face with a knife. The officer was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. After bringing the suspect into custody, officers discovered a trail of blood that led them to a room where they found a woman who had been fatally stabbed. Detectives with the Renton Police Department will remain at the scene to investigate and determine the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

Police are calling it an isolated incident – meaning it could have been targeted, but some neighbors are feeling unsettled.

What they're saying:

"I moved away from Seattle because there was so much crime in there, you know? So I decided to sell my house and move into this condo here, you know, safe," said neighbor Malatu Aumoeualogo. "But there’s no place to go to be safe. Crime’s everywhere."

What we don't know:

Detectives are now trying to understand the relationship between the 42-year-old male suspect and the victim who lived at the apartments. According to the Cedar River Terrace website, residents must be at least 62 years old to live there.

The Washington Crime Lab is assisting the Renton Police Department in the investigation. 

What's next:

The suspect's first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. 

The Source: Information in this story comes from the Renton Police Department.

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