On July 5, 2017, in Federal Way, Washington, 21-year-old Faavale Muipu was shot in the face and later died at a hospital. She had been at home with her 23-year-old boyfriend, Chris Tavita, when the shooting occurred.

Tavita told investigators the shooting began as teasing: he said Muipu had been playfully threatening him with a stun gun, and he picked up a handgun and threatened to shoot her back. Although the magazine had been removed, a round remained in the chamber; when Tavita pulled the trigger the gun discharged and struck Muipu. He first told investigators Muipu had shot herself, then later admitted his role while insisting the death was accidental.

Chris Tavita was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with Muipu’s death. Does anyone have information about the events that night or knew Faavale Muipu?