Father, son charged in deadly Lakewood drive-by shooting | FOX 13 Seattle

Summary

A father and son, Julio and Matthew Lucas, are facing serious charges after a drive-by shooting in Lakewood, Washington, left one man dead and three others injured. Prosecutors claim the duo fired over 60 rounds at a van, in what is described as a premeditated ambush-style murder. The victim, Jose Lemus, was fatally shot in the back, while his two brothers and a woman were also injured. The suspects were arrested in Arlington, and prosecutors are pushing for high bail amounts due to concerns about further violence.

Takeaways

• 🌞 The weather is expected to be sunny for the upcoming weekend with a slight chance of rain late on Sunday.
• 🚔 A father and son duo is facing serious charges after a drive-by shooting in Lakewood left one person dead and three others injured.
• 📰 The shooting happened a month ago near a mobile home park, but the suspects were recently arrested and appeared in court today.
• 🔫 The suspects, Julio Cesar Lucas and his son Matthew, allegedly fired more than 60 rounds at a van in what prosecutors are calling an 'ambush-style, premeditated murder.'
• ⚖️ The prosecutor is requesting high bails for both suspects due to concerns that they may commit further violent crimes.
• 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 The victims include three brothers, one of whom, Jose Lemus, died after being shot in the back. A woman, who was their sister-in-law, was also injured.
• 🏡 The shooting occurred in a residential area, with some bullets even hitting nearby homes.
• 🔍 Evidence found includes an AK-47 rifle, a 9mm Glock, ammunition, and the pickup truck used during the crime.
• 🚨 Julio Cesar Lucas has a criminal history, including two felony DUI charges. His bail is set at $3 million, while Matthew Lucas' bail is set at $2 million.
• 📅 The next hearing is scheduled for October, and prosecutors expect more arrests in connection to this case.

Q & A

What event is the news report primarily about?

The report focuses on a drive-by shooting near a mobile home park in Lakewood, Washington, where one person was killed and three others were injured.

Who are the main suspects in the case?

The main suspects are Julio Cesar Lucas and his son, Matthew Lucas, who allegedly fired more than 60 rounds at a van in an ambush-style premeditated murder.

What were the victims' relationships to each other?

According to the father of the victims, the three men who were shot were his sons, and the woman who was injured was his daughter-in-law.

What was the outcome for the victim Jose Lemus?

Jose Lemus was taken to the hospital after being shot, but he later died. An autopsy revealed that he was shot in the back, and the bullet hit his kidney and lung, causing his death.

What weapons were allegedly used in the shooting?

Prosecutors recovered an AK-47 rifle, a nine-millimeter Glock, and ammunition, which were allegedly used in the shooting.

Why were the bails set so high for Julio and Matthew Lucas?

Prosecutors requested high bails due to concerns that Julio and Matthew Lucas could commit other violent crimes. Julio's bail was set at $3 million due to his prior criminal history, while Matthew's was set at $2 million.

Where did the suspects go after the shooting?

After the shooting, the suspects allegedly shot at a pedestrian and then drove to a Home Depot parking lot.

What did prosecutors find in addition to the weapons used in the crime?

In addition to the weapons, prosecutors also recovered the pickup truck that Julio and Matthew Lucas were spotted in on the day of the crime.

When is the next court hearing for this case scheduled?

The next hearing is scheduled for October.

What are the future developments expected in the case?

Prosecutors anticipate that more arrests may occur in connection with this drive-by shooting.