18-year-old arrested for murder of Coast Guard lieutenant in Skyway

An 18-year-old man is in jail for the death of Coast Guard Lieutenant Connor Overstreet in Skyway.

Overstreet, 29, was shot and killed on Aug. 23 near S 124th Street and Langston Road.

The King County Sheriff’s Office said detectives arrested the suspect Thursday in Covington on a second-degree murder charge.

He’s due in court this afternoon.

Coast Guard Lieutenant killed in middle of street

According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting near 124th Street and S Langston Road in the early morning hours of Aug. 23, where emergency responders attempted to perform life-saving measures on Overstreet in the middle of the road.

Overstreet died from a single gunshot wound.

Days after his death, Crime Stoppers and Overstreet’s family established the combined reward to generate tips and identify the shooter.

Crime Stoppers provided $1,000 toward the reward, standard for homicide cases, while Overstreet’s family contributed $29,000, bringing the total reward to $30,000. A GoFundMe has also been launched in support of Overstreet’s case.

“Thank you to all who have offered to support the Overstreet family as we grapple with the unimaginable loss of Connor Scott Overstreet,” the GoFundMe read. “We struggle to find the words to express the gratitude we feel for everyone in our lives during this tragic time. Your outpouring of love, support, memories of Connor, physical and emotional presence, and generous contributions lift our weary hearts and bring light to this dark time.”

The GoFundMe has raised nearly $100,000, exceeding its $25,000 goal.

Local residents reported hearing a single loud noise on the morning of the shooting.

Jaime, a neighbor who lives near the scene but did not want to give his full name, recalled the sound when the gun was fired.

“It was a big boom!” Jamie said. “And I was there; I thought my kid dropped something on the floor!”

Jamie noted that emergency personnel arrived shortly after.

“Ten minutes after, here comes the fire truck, the police department, all kinds like that,” Jamie added.

Other residents also confirmed hearing only one gunshot during the incident.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

Contributing: KIRO 7

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