Hoover gang member, two others charged in Federal Way shooting

King County prosecutors have charged three men in the shooting of a Federal Way man on July 5.

King County prosecutors have charged three men in the shooting of a Federal Way man on July 5.

Justin M. Williams, 32, of Shoreline; William D. Thompson, 31, of SeaTac; and Marshall M. Wilson, 33, of Seattle were charged with first-degree assault, unlawful possession of a firearm, felony harassment and fourth-degree assault on July 12.

Williams pleaded not guilty on July 25 and is in jail with a $250,000 bail. Thompson and Wilson failed to appear for their arraignments. According to King County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Dan Donohoe, the court issued a bench warrant for Thompson’s arrest. Wilson is currently in federal custody for a probation violation.

Williams was arrested after police connected him to the shooting, which occurred in the 28600 block of 25th Place South in Federal Way. The suspects allegedly shot a 38-year-old man in his abdomen and leg, leaving him in critical condition.

The victim and his family had been celebrating the Fourth of July at a family member’s house when the victim reportedly got into an altercation with the suspects. According to court documents, the argument began with a disagreement over lighting fireworks, “who lived where” and the disrespect of family.

The victim’s son told police he witnessed Williams shoot his father multiple times.

After the shooting, the suspects reportedly rummaged around the victim’s vehicle and stole multiple items.

Police found four 9 mm cartridge cases and a bullet at the crime scene. The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center with four gunshot wounds, but court documents reflect it’s undetermined if they’re entry, exit or a combination of entry and exit wounds.

Witnesses were able to identify the suspects through various photo montages created by Federal Way police. Wilson, a documented Hoover gang member, was seen on YouTube videos with other Hoover gang members who were rapping and showing off guns. There was also video surveillance that captured the shooting. The YouTube and surveillance videos, along with witnesses, identified the other suspects, which led to their arrest.

A Department of Corrections officer, who was supervising Williams, recognized him after police sent out a bulletin with suspect information. Williams was arrested on July 7 at his job at a Seattle restaurant.

Police found body armor, ammunition, holsters and magazine pouches in a search of Williams’ home and vehicles.