SPANAWAY, Washington — On the night of March 29, a house party in the 17800 block of 25th Avenue Court East exploded into violence when two juveniles pulled handguns and began firing in the street. Deputies finally arrived at 12:25 a.m. after more than a dozen 911 calls reporting a fight and, moments later, gunshots; by then, six people had been struck by bullets, two of whom died at the scene or shortly thereafter, and four others—aged 16 to 21—were hospitalized with serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries.
The Victims and Immediate Aftermath
Two teenage victims succumbed to their wounds—one male pronounced dead on arrival and another who died following emergency surgery—and four more were rushed to local hospitals, where they remain in stable condition and are expected to recover Neighbors had pleaded for deputies to “shut this thing down” hours before shots rang out, highlighting strained law‑enforcement resources as deputies were diverted to a homicide and armed robbery elsewhere in the county.
Early Charges: Isaiah Davion Williams
Within hours of the shooting, 17‑year‑old Isaiah Davion Williams was arrested and charged as an adult with two counts of first‑degree murder and one count of second‑degree unlawful possession of a firearm . Court records allege Williams fired the shots that killed both victims, and he was held on $2 million bail pending his next court appearance in Pierce County Superior Court.
Christopher Lee Jr Cobb’s Arrest and Charges
On April 17, the Pierce County SWAT team and detectives apprehended 18‑year‑old Christopher Lee Jr Cobb of Federal Way in Des Moines, identifying him as the second shooter in the mass‐shooting incident. Cobb is charged with first‑degree assault for allegedly firing a handgun during the melee .Prosecutors note it was “lucky he didn’t kill anyone” given the close‑quarters nature of the exchange .First‑degree assault in Washington—defined as intentionally inflicting great bodily harm with a firearm or other deadly weapon—is a class A felony, carrying penalties of up to life in prison and fines up to $50,000.
Court Appearance and Legal Proceedings
On Monday, April 21, Cobb appeared before a Pierce County District Court judge for his arraignment, where he pleaded not guilty to the first‑degree assault charge and was informed of his rights and potential penalties . His next hearing—detailing bail considerations, discovery deadlines, and possible pretrial motions—has been scheduled in the coming weeks.
Community Response and Calls for Change
Survivor Jazmine Chavez, 18, recounted watching the chaos from across the street before being struck in the pelvis; she has since undergone surgeries and implored her peers to “put the guns down” and “stop the violence,” while her family has launched a GoFundMe to cover medical costs.
. Local leaders and residents continue to mourn the loss of life, demand accountability, and press for improved strategies to prevent juvenile gun violence in Pierce County.
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KOMO News: “Second teen charged in Spanaway house party mass shooting…”
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People.com: “2 Dead and 4 Injured in Mass Shooting at House Party…”
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KOMO News: “17‑year‑old charged as an adult…”
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KOMO News: Survivor’s account urging peace
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FOX 13 Seattle: Arrest details of the 18‑year‑old suspect
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Yahoo News snippet on Cobb’s plea and hometown
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KIRO7 News snippet on court appearance
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Washington RCW: Definition and penalty for first‑degree assault