SWAT Team Responds to Shooting at Farwest Motel in Everett

Farwest Motel in Everett on Evergreen Way

Two people are in custody following a standoff with reports of shots fired at the Farwest Motel at 6030 Evergreen Way in Everett.

Everett Police responded to a disturbance call at 11:30am Friday. The disturbance involved a male and a female, and there was mention of a firearm.

Upon arrival, officers contacted the two subjects involved, and the male was armed with a handgun. An altercation occurred, and an Everett officer discharged their firearm.

The male and female then entered what’s believed to be their room at the motel and barricaded themselves inside.

Officers made several attempts to de-escalate the situation and asked the male and female to exit the room. There was no response, so the Region 1 SWAT team responded to assist. Officers used several tactics to try and get the male and female to exit the room.

These tactics included the use of a negotiator and a drone. As de-escalation efforts continued, officers utilized less-lethal tools, and the
male and female exited the room and were taken into custody without incident.

The male, described as white bald male, had minor injuries and was seen by aid on scene. He was transported to a local hospital to be treated.

The female, described as a black female with curly hair was uninjured. All officers on scene were uninjured, and no one else was harmed.

The male will be booked into the Snohomish County Jail on charges of Assault in the Second Degree, and Criminal Trespass 1st Degree.

The female was booked on charges of Criminal Trespass 1st Degree.

Since there was an officer involved shooting, the SMART team is on scene investigating the incident.