Teen Charged with Murder After 10-Year-Old Girl Killed by Stray Bullet in Skyway
Derreon Johnson Faces Second-Degree Murder and Assault Charges in Tragic Skyway Shooting
According to The Seattle Times, a heartbreaking incident has led to a 16-year-old boy named Derreon Johnson being charged with second-degree murder. This tragic event occurred in Skyway, King County when a 10-year-old girl, sleeping peacefully in her bedroom with her younger siblings, was struck by a stray bullet that pierced through the wall on May 23. Despite being rushed to Harborview Medical Center, the young girl could not be saved. The investigation, which included surveillance footage and evidence from the scene, connected Johnson to the shooting at the Creston Point Apartments, where 16 bullet casings were discovered. Johnson, who was already on probation for a previous gun-related offense, now faces additional charges of second-degree assault for shooting at three other individuals during the same incident.
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16-Year-Old Boy Charged with Murder: Second-Degree Homicide in Fatal Shooting of 10-Year-Old Girl (PHOTO: KING 5)
Stolen Car and Social Media Evidence Lead to Teen’s Arrest in Skyway Shooting
The investigation found that a stolen Kia Soul was used in the crime, and fingerprints inside the car led detectives to Johnson. Witnesses confirmed Johnson was the shooter, and his Instagram posts showed him with handguns, matching what he wore the night of the shooting. Police found a gun in Johnson’s possession that matched the bullet casings from the scene. Johnson is being held on $2 million bail and will be tried as an adult for the girl’s death and the other shootings.
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