On the night of April 29, 2023, a fatal encounter in an apartment complex parking lot in Everett, Washington, claimed the life of 27-year-old Joseph G. Haderlie of Portland, Oregon. The young man, a male, was shot and died at the scene in the 700 block of West Casino Road. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that Haderlie’s death was a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds.
The events of that evening unfolded around 10:30 p.m. when Haderlie was standing outside the Crystal Springs Apartments with two women. They were approached by a man later identified as Malik "Capone" Fulson. It was reported that Fulson had a past relationship with a woman who Haderlie had also dated. Fulson attempted to shake Haderlie's hand, but Haderlie refused. The two women went back inside an apartment, leaving Haderlie and Fulson alone. Shortly after, one of the women heard a noise and went back outside to witness Haderlie being shot multiple times. Haderlie reportedly grabbed his neck before Fulson fled the scene. Investigators later found several. 380-caliber shell casings in the parking lot.
For ten months, the investigation into Haderlie's death continued with few public details. A break in the case came when a witness identified Fulson as the shooter. This witness recalled the suspect introducing himself as "Capone" and provided a description of his clothing that matched a video Fulson had posted on Snapchat the day of the shooting. Law enforcement databases also indicated that Fulson, who was identified as a gang member, used the nickname "Capone." Detectives also learned that Fulson and Haderlie were reportedly affiliated with rival gangs, though it remains unconfirmed if the shooting was gang-related.
On February 28, 2024, police arrested Malik Fulson, a Lake Stevens resident, for investigation of second-degree murder. During a police interview, Fulson denied killing Haderlie but claimed to know who did, refusing to name the individual out of fear. He admitted to being at the apartment complex on the night of the shooting but maintained that he left before it occurred. However, phone records reportedly placed him at the location from the early evening of April 29th until the early morning of the following day. In March 2024, prosecutors formally charged Malik Fulson with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Joseph Haderlie.
