Christopher James Guerrero, 51, was shot and killed in Everett, Washington in the early morning hours of September 1, 2024. Witnesses reported hearing a single gunshot about 2 a.m. in the 8700 block of 5th Avenue W. Officers who responded found Guerrero’s body in the parking lot of an apartment complex; the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide due to a gunshot wound.

Guerrero had lived in Everett for about twelve years after earlier residences in Florida and Michigan. He worked at Boeing for a decade as a computer drafting engineer, enjoyed video games and car shows, and belonged to Modern Mopar’s of Snohomish County. He is survived by two daughters, three grandchildren, his father and four brothers.

As of mid-September 2024 the Everett Police Department had not identified suspects or made arrests, and investigators reported few leads. If anyone saw activity in the 8700 block of 5th Avenue W around 2 a.m. on September 1 or has information about this shooting, please contact local investigators.