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Judge Sets $2 Million Bail for Capitol Hill Shooting Suspect After Probable Cause Finding

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Fatal Shooting Occurred Friday Night on Capitol Hill Around 10:20 p.m. on February 20, two men fought near East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue; one was armed with a firearm and the other with a box cutter. The gun‑wielding assailant fired multiple shots into the victim’s chest and neck, and the victim died at the scene despite firefighters’ life‑saving efforts[2]. Police reports confirm the location and timing of the incident, and both articles note that the victim’s identity and background have not been released[1][2].

Police Quickly Arrested the Gun‑Wielding Suspect The 41‑year‑old (reported as 42 in one source) suspect remained at the scene, was taken into custody, and later booked into King County Jail[2]. Seattle Police Department urged witnesses to contact authorities for additional information[2]. King County policy prohibits naming the suspect before formal charges are filed, so his identity remains undisclosed in public reports[1].

Judge Finds Probable Cause and Sets $2 Million Bail On February 22, a King County judge found probable cause for a second‑degree murder investigation and set bail at $2 million for the suspect, who continues to be held in the county jail[1]. The bail decision follows the probable‑cause finding and reflects the seriousness of the homicide charge. The article emphasizes that the suspect’s name will be released only after charges are formally filed[1].

Prosecutors Plan to Refer Felony Charges Early Next Week King County prosecutors indicated they expect to refer the case to the felony division by early next week, likely Wednesday, and will file formal charges shortly thereafter[1]. This timeline suggests a swift move toward trial preparation. The article notes that investigators are still gathering evidence and witness statements to support the upcoming indictment[1].

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Timeline

Nov 17, 2025 – Jhose Danisetto Georgeo Mafferson forces his way into a second‑floor apartment on 33rd Avenue South, fires a single round through the front door and kills 65‑year‑old Juan Carlos Barcelo‑Rivero; surveillance footage and a matching red Toyota Previa link him to the scene, and a judge later sets his bail at $2 million[5].

Nov 24, 2025 – Nine rounds fire near Angle Lake in SeaTac, killing 35‑year‑old Adam Lovejoy; deputies find him lying in the road with multiple gunshot wounds and investigators launch a Major Crimes Unit probe[7][8].

Dec 1, 2025 – Abdulrahman Mohmed Hussein shoots Khalif Hussein in the back inside Evangadi Hookah Lounge in Seattle’s Chinatown‑International District just before 8 a.m.; the victim dies at Harborview Medical Center and surveillance later shows a fight followed by the shooter lifting a gun and firing[3].

Dec 4, 2025 – King County prosecutors charge Mafferson with first‑degree murder for the Nov 17 shooting, set his bail at $2 million, and schedule his next court appearance for Dec 9, citing the gunshot hole in the door and eyewitness identification as key evidence[5].

Dec 8, 2025 – Jordon Shawn Moore’s next court hearing is scheduled, where he will face first‑degree murder charges for the Nov 24 SeaTac shooting; prosecutors allege he paused after six shots before firing additional rounds, undermining a self‑defense claim[6].

Dec 9, 2025 – Mafferson’s scheduled court appearance proceeds, where he remains in custody and the prosecution prepares to present surveillance and vehicle evidence linking him to the Mount Baker apartment homicide[5].

Dec 24, 2025 – Hussein is booked on a DUI charge after crashing into a parked car in Renton, adding to his prior Oregon convictions and providing investigators with additional data points for the hookah lounge case[3].

Dec 25, 2025 – Hess points a firearm at longtime friend Kyle Olsen during roughhousing in Olsen’s backyard in Tahuya, shoots him dead, and later is arrested; prosecutors seek a $750,000 bail but the court sets it at $100,000[4].

Dec 31, 2025 – Hess appears in Mason County court, pleads not guilty to second‑degree murder, and is released on $100,000 bail; the same day, Abdulrahman Mohmed Hussein is formally charged with second‑degree murder with a firearm enhancement for the Dec 1 hookah lounge shooting, and his bail is set at $3 million[4][3].

Feb 21, 2026 – A shooting erupts around 10:20 p.m. on East Pine Street and Belmont Avenue in Capitol Hill; a 42‑year‑old suspect stays at the scene, is arrested on the spot, and police urge witnesses to come forward, while Detective Brian Pritchard says two men fought, with one armed with a gun[2].

Feb 22, 2026 – A King County judge finds probable cause for a second‑degree murder investigation, holds the Capitol Hill suspect on $2 million bail, and King County prosecutors announce they will refer a felony case by early next week, signaling an imminent formal charging decision[1].

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