Snohomish County mom shot while trying to stop attack on daughter

The 38-year-old mother was transported to the hospital after being shot multiple times.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man who reportedly attacked his ex-girlfriend, then shot her mom. The mom was shot several times Friday morning as she tried to stop the man from attacking her 17-year-old daughter in their Snohomish home. The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested by Lake Stevens police.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving firearms are a serious public safety concern, with research showing that the presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide by 500%. This case highlights the dangers victims and their families can face when trying to intervene in these types of attacks.

The details

According to investigators, the 17-year-old daughter was allegedly being held at gunpoint by her ex-boyfriend when she tried to disarm him. When the suspect then tried to strangle the teen, her 38-year-old mother intervened to pull the man away from her daughter. The suspect then shot the mother several times.

  • The attack took place on Friday morning in the 7800 block of 206th Dr. S.E. in Snohomish.
  • The mother was transported to Providence Medical Center in Everett, but her current condition has not been released.

The players

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the incident.

19-year-old suspect

The ex-boyfriend of the 17-year-old victim who allegedly attacked her and shot her mother.

17-year-old daughter

The victim who was allegedly held at gunpoint by her ex-boyfriend before her mother intervened.

38-year-old mother

The victim who was shot multiple times while trying to stop the attack on her daughter.

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What’s next

The suspect is likely to face several counts of assault, domestic violence assault, and domestic violence kidnapping. A judge will decide whether to grant bail for the suspect.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for better resources and support systems to protect victims of domestic violence, especially when firearms are involved. Community members can help by learning the signs of abuse and how to safely intervene or report concerns to the authorities.