Mingyuan Huang : “King County Prosecutor Charges Men in Crime Spree Resulting in Fatal Shooting at Tukwila Costco”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. King County Prosecutor charges
2. Fatal shooting Tukwila Costco crime spree

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Ilyiss Mohamud Abdi, 18, and Salman S. Haji, 20, with multiple felonies after a series of violent crimes, including a fatal shooting at a Tukwila Costco parking lot on Jan. 26, 2024. The defendants fled the scene after shooting an elderly woman and stealing a Porsche SUV. Haji fatally shot Mingyuan Huang during an attempted robbery at Costco. Abdi was later arrested in connection with a separate shooting in Kent. Both defendants are scheduled for arraignment on June 5, 2024. The Prosecutor commended law enforcement efforts in apprehending the suspects and seeking justice for the victims.

The recent tragic incident that took place at a Costco parking lot in Tukwila, Washington, has left the community in shock. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged two individuals, Ilyiss Mohamud Abdi and Salman S. Haji, with multiple felonies following a series of violent crimes that culminated in a fatal shooting on January 26, 2024.

According to reports, the defendants first stole a Porsche SUV and then drove to the Tukwila Costco. Upon arriving at the Costco parking lot, they spotted two women loading groceries into their vehicle. Defendant Abdi turned the Porsche around, and Haji, who was in the passenger seat, jumped out and approached one of the women as she was getting into the driver’s seat. A struggle ensued, and Haji ultimately fired a shot, which tragically resulted in the death of one of the women, Mingyuan Huang.

Following the incident, defendant Haji fled the country, boarding an international flight and has not returned since. Defendant Abdi was arrested on May 16 in connection to a separate shooting that occurred in Kent on February 21, where a teenager was killed.

Both defendants are scheduled to be arraigned on June 5, 2024, at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. It is important to note that defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.

The charges filed against the defendants include Murder in the First Degree, Attempted Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree. These charges reflect the severity of the crimes committed by Abdi and Haji.

The incident on January 26, 2024, involved multiple events, starting with a carjacking earlier in the day, followed by the fatal shooting at the Costco parking lot. The suspects were also seen attempting to use stolen credit cards at a grocery store in Normandy Park. The stolen Porsche was later recovered in SeaTac, with evidence linking the suspects to the crime.

Ilyiss Mohamud Abdi played a significant role in the initial carjacking and attempted robbery at Costco, driving the stolen Porsche to various locations. He had a prior conviction for Attempted Burglary and was prohibited from possessing firearms. Salman S. Haji, on the other hand, engaged in the physical altercation and fired the fatal shot at Costco before fleeing the country.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Tukwila and Seattle Police Departments, worked together to gather evidence, utilize surveillance footage, and track the suspects. The Prosecuting Attorney has requested a bail of $5,000,000 for each defendant due to the severity of the crimes and the flight risk posed by the defendants.

The King County Prosecutor has praised the collaborative efforts of law enforcement in apprehending Abdi and continues to seek justice for the victims and their families. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the official charges and probable cause statements filed on May 22, 2024.