Steve A. Dahl, a 68-year-old resident of Federal Way, Washington, tragically lost his life on February 13, 2024, in a shooting incident near Dash Point State Park. The Federal Way Police Department responded to a call just before 1:15 a.m. about a man lying in the roadway in the 32900 block of Hoyt Road Southwest. Initially, officers believed Dahl had been hit by a car, but further investigation revealed he had been shot.
The King County Medical Examiner's Office determined that Dahl
died from a gunshot wound that entered his neck and penetrated his chest. His death has been officially ruled a homicide. Witnesses reported hearing a car stop, a door slam, a loud pop, and then a vehicle quickly driving away from the scene. The incident occurred in a residential area called Stone Brook, just southeast of Dash Point State Park.
As of the latest reports, the Federal Way Police Department has not released any information about a suspect or possible suspects connected to Dahl's death. Detectives from the department's Criminal Investigation Section are actively investigating the case. The police are seeking assistance from the public and have asked anyone with information to contact the Federal Way Police Department at 253-835-2121.
The community has been shaken by this violent incident, with local residents expressing shock and sadness at the occurrence of such a crime in their neighborhood. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to gather more information and identify those responsible for Steve A. Dahl's death.
