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Girlfriend fatally shoots ex-boyfriend as he broke into her house in Issaquah, police say


A photo of police investigating a fatal shooting in Issaquah on Nov. 17, 2023. (KOMO)
A photo of police investigating a fatal shooting in Issaquah on Nov. 17, 2023. (KOMO)

Investigators say a man was breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house Friday morning when she shot and killed him.

The shooting happened at 10:25 a.m. at an apartment complex near 2900 NW Steelrake Place in Issaquah.

According to Issaquah police, the woman shot the man once, killing him, after he allegedly broke into her home.

“I’m devastated that this kind of violence could happen right here. From now on, I will be walking the neighborhood with a gun," neighbor Trina Freatman told KOMO News.

Chief Paula Schwan said the shooter called 911 immediately to report what happened and has been 'totally cooperative' with investigators.

The Coalition of Small Police Agencies Major Crimes Taskforce is now investigating the shooting.

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