Mill Creek Shooting Today – 21-Year-Old Man Dies After Snohomish County Gunfire in Mill Creek
A shooting in unincorporated Snohomish County, east of Mill Creek, left one 21-year-old man dead and another injured during the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2 a.m.
The incident occurred in the 6100 block of 172nd Street SE, where deputies discovered two 21-year-old men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Providence Regional Medical Center for emergency medical treatment.
One of the men later died at the hospital, while the second victim sustained injuries described by authorities as non-life-threatening.
One Victim Dies Following Mill Creek Area Shooting
According to the Sheriff’s Office, both victims were taken to Providence Regional Medical Center after deputies arrived at the scene.
Despite receiving medical care, one of the 21-year-old men later succumbed to his injuries. The second man survived and was reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.
The identity of the deceased victim had not been publicly released as of November 3. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to determine the victim’s identity, cause of death and manner of death.
Major Crimes Unit Investigates Snohomish County Shooting
The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation to determine what happened and identify anyone responsible.
Investigators have not established whether the two victims knew the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting. Authorities had also not announced any arrests as of November 3.
The circumstances leading up to the gunfire remain unclear, and officials have not released further details about a possible motive.
No Ongoing Threat to the Public Reported
Although the shooting resulted in one death and another person being injured, the Sheriff’s Office stated that investigators did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the public.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to establish the events surrounding the incident in the 6100 block of 172nd Street SE.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes tip line at 425-388-3845.
Community Mourns After Fatal Shooting Near Mill Creek
The death of the young man has left loved ones facing a painful loss, while the surviving victim continues to recover from injuries described as non-life-threatening.
As investigators work to establish the full circumstances, the identities of those involved and further details about the shooting remain limited.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected by this incident.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information attributed to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. The deceased victim’s identity has not yet been publicly released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Details about the circumstances, motive and any potential suspects have not been confirmed publicly. Any person who may be connected to the incident should not be presumed responsible without verified findings.
