Lone survivor, 11, of mass slaughter in ritzy Seattle suburb by alleged teen killer released from hospital
The 11-year-old who survived a mass killing inside a ritzy mansion in Washington was released from the hospital – two days after her teen brother allegedly shot his parents and their three children to death. The lone survivor, who was shot two times during the horrific slaughter, was released from Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Wednesday, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. Mark and Sarah Humiston, and three of their four children’s bodies were found riddled with bullets inside the family’s $2 million home in Fall City – a suburb of Seattle – around 5 a.m.Monday, King 5 reported. The couple’s 15-year-old son is accused of carrying out the carnage, during which he also targeted his 11-year-old sister, who escaped the home and was taken to the hospital after receiving medical aid from a neighbor. “It hits me really hard,” said Pastor Carrie Bland, who organized a candlelit vigil at Fall City Methodist Church Tuesday night, KOMO News reported. “I think about not just the loss of children but the parents and the impact that that has, it’s a ripple effect through the community cause every person touches multiple people.”Rhea Robertson, a soccer coach who mentored one of the victims, said the Humiston’s were dedicated and loyal parents who, from the outside, “looked perfect,” the outlet reported. Humiston was a longtime software engineer at Hargis Engineers in Seattle, and his wife was reportedly a registered nurse, though it’s unclear whether she was still practicing.
“We are blindsided and saddened by the tragic events that have led to the loss of a respected colleague, mentor, and friend, as well as the loss of immediate family members,” Hargis Engineers said in a statement to King 5.“Mark’s leadership and vision were integral within our firm, and he will be greatly missed.Our thoughts are with his surviving family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”Deputies responded to the Lake Ali...