On the morning of April 2, 2026, a family dispute in a Puyallup, Washington neighborhood tragically escalated, claiming the life of 23-year-old Christiannel Lyle Macapagal Maningat. The altercation began inside a residence and spilled out into the street, ending in a neighbor's driveway and garage.
Christiannel's father or stepfather, 47-year-old Arnino Velasco Guanlao, was armed with a handgun and opened fire on his two adult daughters.
Christiannel was fatally wounded and died at the scene. Her 26-year-old sister was also shot and sustained life-threatening injuries but was transported to a local hospital and was reported to be in stable condition and expected to recover.
A neighbor, hearing the commotion, intervened in the assault. He went outside and fatally shot Guanlao. The neighbor is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation, and no immediate arrest was made. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the initial dispute and the subsequent shootings. Family members described Christiannel as a loving and caring person who often took on a motherly role, always checking on the well-being of others.
