Judge orders competency exam for man charged in Burlington mall shooting
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- A judge has ordered a competency evaluation for the 20-year-old man charged with fatally shooting five people at a Burlington shopping mall in September.Prosecutors filed five aggravated murder charges against Arcan Cetin on Wednesday and during Thursday's arraignment, Cetin's lawyers asked the judge to order a competency evaluation before Cetin enters a plea.The Skagit County Superior Court judge granted that motion.Cetin's stepfather has said that Cetin suffers from psychiatric problems.Police say Cetin entered the Cascade Mall in Burlington on Sept. 23 and headed for the Macy's Women's store.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- A judge has ordered a competency evaluation for the 20-year-old man charged with fatally shooting five people at a Burlington shopping mall in September.Prosecutors filed five aggravated murder charges against Arcan Cetin on Wednesday and during Thursday's arraignment, Cetin's lawyers asked the judge to order a competency evaluation before Cetin enters a plea.The Skagit County Superior Court judge granted that motion.Cetin's stepfather has said that Cetin suffers from psychiatric problems.Police say Cetin entered the Cascade Mall in Burlington on Sept. 23 and headed for the Macy's Women's store.
Prosecutors file charges against man accused of killing 5 at Burlington mall
SEATTLE -- Prosecutors officially filed charges against the man accused of shooting and killing five people at a Burlington shopping mall in September 2016.The Skagit County Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday charged Arcan Cetin with five counts of aggravated murder.
SEATTLE -- Prosecutors officially filed charges against the man accused of shooting and killing five people at a Burlington shopping mall in September 2016.The Skagit County Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday charged Arcan Cetin with five counts of aggravated murder.
Police officer recovering from gunshot wound to head shocks wife with the words, 'I'm OK'
SEATTLE -- Mount Vernon police officer Mike McClaughry, recovering from a gunshot wound to the head, "is doing quite well" and even shocked his wife by speaking to her from his hospital bed for the first time, his daughter said Tuesday.In mid-December, McClaughry, 61, and the father of three, was shot in the head and critically wounded while investigating a weapons offense call near Laventure Road in Mount Vernon.
SEATTLE -- Mount Vernon police officer Mike McClaughry, recovering from a gunshot wound to the head, "is doing quite well" and even shocked his wife by speaking to her from his hospital bed for the first time, his daughter said Tuesday.In mid-December, McClaughry, 61, and the father of three, was shot in the head and critically wounded while investigating a weapons offense call near Laventure Road in Mount Vernon.
Woman's body washes up on Skagit County beach
Detectives are investigating after a woman's body washed up Sunday on a beach in Skagit County.
Detectives are investigating after a woman's body washed up Sunday on a beach in Skagit County.
Fire Chief says fatal Christmas day blaze was preventable: 'A smoke alarm could have saved this person’s life'
Graciela Ramirez died in a fire early Christmas morning in Skagit County. Fire officials said her death was avoidable.
Graciela Ramirez died in a fire early Christmas morning in Skagit County. Fire officials said her death was avoidable.
Critically injured Mount Vernon police officer showing signs of improvement, say doctors
SEATTLE – Mount Vernon officer Mike McClaughry, who was shot in the head while in the line of duty last week, is making small incremental improvements, said the doctor charged with his care.“We want to see him get to the point of simple commands,” said Dr.
SEATTLE – Mount Vernon officer Mike McClaughry, who was shot in the head while in the line of duty last week, is making small incremental improvements, said the doctor charged with his care.“We want to see him get to the point of simple commands,” said Dr.
Doctors, family, give update on Mount Vernon officer shot in line of duty
Friday afternoon, the family and physicians of Michael McClaughry will talk about his condition eight days after the Mount Vernon police officer was shot in the head responding to a call.McClaughry remains in critical, but stable condition at Harborview Medical Center.Investigators say Ernesto Rivas Senior shot McClaughry as police responded to his home following the shooting of what officers call a rival gang member by two teens.
Friday afternoon, the family and physicians of Michael McClaughry will talk about his condition eight days after the Mount Vernon police officer was shot in the head responding to a call.McClaughry remains in critical, but stable condition at Harborview Medical Center.Investigators say Ernesto Rivas Senior shot McClaughry as police responded to his home following the shooting of what officers call a rival gang member by two teens.
Gang violence led to shooting of Mount Vernon police officer; 2 suspects appear in court
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- One of the teenagers accused in the shooting that critically injured a Mount Vernon police officer appeared in front of a judge for the first time on Wednesday.Austin Gonzalez, 16, is accused of shooting and wounding a rival gang member last Thursday that prompted Mount Vernon police officers to later respond to the scene, where officer Mike McClaughry was shot in the head and critically injured.A Skagit County judge told Gonzales the court would automatically decline to prosecute him as a juvenile because of the severity of the crime.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- One of the teenagers accused in the shooting that critically injured a Mount Vernon police officer appeared in front of a judge for the first time on Wednesday.Austin Gonzalez, 16, is accused of shooting and wounding a rival gang member last Thursday that prompted Mount Vernon police officers to later respond to the scene, where officer Mike McClaughry was shot in the head and critically injured.A Skagit County judge told Gonzales the court would automatically decline to prosecute him as a juvenile because of the severity of the crime.
Man and two teenagers charged with attempted murder in shooting of Mount Vernon officer
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- A 44-year-old man and two teenage boys -- ages 15 and 16 -- were charged with attempted murder Tuesday in the shooting of Mount Vernon police officer Mike 'Mick' McClaughry, the Skagit County prosecutor's office announced.McClaughry, 61, was shot in the head last Thursday evening while canvassing a neighborhood in Mount Vernon for witnesses to a report of earlier shooting at that address.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- A 44-year-old man and two teenage boys -- ages 15 and 16 -- were charged with attempted murder Tuesday in the shooting of Mount Vernon police officer Mike 'Mick' McClaughry, the Skagit County prosecutor's office announced.McClaughry, 61, was shot in the head last Thursday evening while canvassing a neighborhood in Mount Vernon for witnesses to a report of earlier shooting at that address.
Community shows love for injured Mount Vernon police officer, still in 'bad shape' but improving
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- The Mount Vernon Police Department says the community support for their injured officer is taking their breath away.Flowers, cards, even cash, are pouring into the department for officer Mike “Mick” McClaughry.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- The Mount Vernon Police Department says the community support for their injured officer is taking their breath away.Flowers, cards, even cash, are pouring into the department for officer Mike “Mick” McClaughry.
Wounded Mount Vernon officer in critical but stable condition
TACOMA — A police officer who was wounded while investigating a reported shooting in Washington state remains in critical but stable condition at a Seattle hospital.Harborview Medical Center spokeswoman Susan Gregg said in news release Sunday that Mike McClaughry is in the intensive care unit.McClaughry was shot in the head Thursday evening while canvassing a neighborhood in Mount Vernon, about 60 miles north of Seattle, for witnesses to a report of another shooting.The 61-year-old officer is a father of three and a grandfather who started working with the Mount Vernon Police Department in 1985.A repeat felon arrested in McClaughry's shooting is being held on $1 million bail.
TACOMA — A police officer who was wounded while investigating a reported shooting in Washington state remains in critical but stable condition at a Seattle hospital.Harborview Medical Center spokeswoman Susan Gregg said in news release Sunday that Mike McClaughry is in the intensive care unit.McClaughry was shot in the head Thursday evening while canvassing a neighborhood in Mount Vernon, about 60 miles north of Seattle, for witnesses to a report of another shooting.The 61-year-old officer is a father of three and a grandfather who started working with the Mount Vernon Police Department in 1985.A repeat felon arrested in McClaughry's shooting is being held on $1 million bail.
Neighbors recall night of terror, 'awesome' police officer who was shot
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – A day after the shooting of a Mount Vernon police officer during a standoff, neighbors relived the experience, saying it was “scary” but expressed a belief that it will ultimately bring the community closer together.“I am thinking of this white-haired gentleman that I have known forever,” said Josh Tryon, recalling the officer that he knew growing up. “That’s him,” he exclaimed upon seeing a photo, “that is who I thought it was.”
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – A day after the shooting of a Mount Vernon police officer during a standoff, neighbors relived the experience, saying it was “scary” but expressed a belief that it will ultimately bring the community closer together.“I am thinking of this white-haired gentleman that I have known forever,” said Josh Tryon, recalling the officer that he knew growing up. “That’s him,” he exclaimed upon seeing a photo, “that is who I thought it was.”
Man accused of shooting Mount Vernon officer faces judge, possible attempted murder charge
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Ernesto Lee Rivas Sr., the man accused of shooting a Mount Vernon police officer, faced a Skagit County judge Friday morning.Rivas smirked when prosecutors asked the judge to set bail at $1 million.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Ernesto Lee Rivas Sr., the man accused of shooting a Mount Vernon police officer, faced a Skagit County judge Friday morning.Rivas smirked when prosecutors asked the judge to set bail at $1 million.
Police: Cascade Mall shooting suspect had interest in ISIS, may have planned theater attack
BURLINGTON, Wash. -- On the day of the Cascade Mall shooting, Jacob Dodds did what he did every Friday -- watch a movie.“In theater number 11,” Dodds said.As he walked out of the exit-only doors closest to Theatre Number 11 inside the mall's Cineplex Odeon, he discovered something unusual.“The iPhone itself was propping it open, so a person could prop it open and walk in there,” Dodds said.
BURLINGTON, Wash. -- On the day of the Cascade Mall shooting, Jacob Dodds did what he did every Friday -- watch a movie.“In theater number 11,” Dodds said.As he walked out of the exit-only doors closest to Theatre Number 11 inside the mall's Cineplex Odeon, he discovered something unusual.“The iPhone itself was propping it open, so a person could prop it open and walk in there,” Dodds said.
New police documents provide more details on suspect in fatal Cascade Mall shooting
SEATTLE (AP) — The young man accused of fatally shooting five people at the Cascade Mall in Burlington had a history of violence against his family and girlfriend, who told police he had links with "bad people in Turkey," according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.The reports reveal suspect Arcan Cetin had an interest in beheadings by the Islamic State militant group and followed their activities in the news.An hour before the Sept. 23 shooting in Macy's in Burlington, Washington, the reports say he bought a ticket to the film "Snowden" at the mall's theater.He went into the theater and propped an outside door open with his cellphone, suggesting he may have planned a repeat of the Aurora, Colorado, mass shooting by James Holmes.After Cetin went outside, however, a person in the theater found the partially crushed phone and gave it to an employee at a kiosk.
SEATTLE (AP) — The young man accused of fatally shooting five people at the Cascade Mall in Burlington had a history of violence against his family and girlfriend, who told police he had links with "bad people in Turkey," according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.The reports reveal suspect Arcan Cetin had an interest in beheadings by the Islamic State militant group and followed their activities in the news.An hour before the Sept. 23 shooting in Macy's in Burlington, Washington, the reports say he bought a ticket to the film "Snowden" at the mall's theater.He went into the theater and propped an outside door open with his cellphone, suggesting he may have planned a repeat of the Aurora, Colorado, mass shooting by James Holmes.After Cetin went outside, however, a person in the theater found the partially crushed phone and gave it to an employee at a kiosk.
'I was trying to keep him alive': Survivors of Cascade Mall shooting recall night of terror, displays of bravery
BURLINGTON, Wash. -- When a gunman opened fire inside the Macy's store at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, five people were fatally shot -- and many more thought they were next.“The cashier Jessica said he's got a gun, run!
BURLINGTON, Wash. -- When a gunman opened fire inside the Macy's store at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, five people were fatally shot -- and many more thought they were next.“The cashier Jessica said he's got a gun, run!
Video released of mass shooting inside Burlington Macy's store that left 5 dead
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- The Skagit County Prosecutor's Office has released the surveillance video inside the Macy's store during the deadly mass shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington last month.A lone gunman, armed with a rifle, killed five people in the store on Sept. 23.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- The Skagit County Prosecutor's Office has released the surveillance video inside the Macy's store during the deadly mass shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington last month.A lone gunman, armed with a rifle, killed five people in the store on Sept. 23.
Man shot several times in Sedro-Woolley
A man in his 50s was rushed to the hospital Saturday after a shooting in Sedro-Woolley.
A man in his 50s was rushed to the hospital Saturday after a shooting in Sedro-Woolley.
Concealed carry permit applications spike after Cascade Mall shooting
It is the perfect storm for gun sales, say Skagit area gun dealers: An election year with gun control debates, hunting season and a tragic mass shooting at the Cascade Mall.
It is the perfect storm for gun sales, say Skagit area gun dealers: An election year with gun control debates, hunting season and a tragic mass shooting at the Cascade Mall.