Starbucks Parking Lot Shooting Leads to Arrest of Twin Brothers With Prior Gun Cases in Lynnwood

Twin 19-year-old brothers were arrested in Lynnwood after prosecutors say they opened fire during an argument in a crowded shopping center parking lot, seriously injuring a teenager and damaging nearby vehicles and buildings. Court records show one of the suspects was already facing multiple pending unlawful firearms cases and was out on bond at the time of the shooting.

Incident

According to police reports and charging documents, the shooting occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on June 12, 2026, in the Starbucks and AutoZone shopping center near Highway 99 and 168th Street Southwest. Officers responding to the scene found at least 37 shell casings scattered across the parking lot.

Video evidence reviewed by investigators shows an altercation involving two groups of four to six people. Prosecutors allege that both brothers, Frank Ramos-Vasquez and Fred Ramos-Vasquez, fired multiple rounds during the confrontation.

Several parked vehicles and a nearby building were struck by gunfire. No bystanders were injured.

Victim

The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was shot in the pelvis, shattering the bone. He was transported to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, where he underwent surgery. As of Friday evening, he was listed in stable condition in the intensive care unit and is expected to survive.

Charges

On Wednesday, June 16, Snohomish County prosecutors charged both brothers with First Degree Assault with a Firearm under RCW 9A.36.011(1)(a), a Class A felony. Prosecutors are also seeking a Deadly Weapon Special Verdict for each defendant.

A conviction carries a potential sentence of life in prison, a fine of up to $50,000, and a mandatory minimum of 60 months. If the special verdict is proven, an additional mandatory 60 months would be added.

Frank Ramos-Vasquez remains in custody with bond set at $600,000. Fred Ramos-Vasquez is also being held in the Snohomish County Jail with bond set at $400,000.

Arrest

Both brothers were arrested later that evening at the Acapella Apartment Homes, located at 15001 35th Avenue West in Lynnwood.

The Edmonds School District confirmed that the brothers were former students of the district. The victim has never been enrolled in the district.

Prior Cases

Court records reviewed by the Lynnwood Times show Frank Ramos-Vasquez has three pending unlawful firearms possession cases, including incidents involving stolen firearms, ghost guns, and an alleged police pursuit.

In those cases, prosecutors repeatedly argued that he posed a risk to the community and cited alleged gang ties and violations of release conditions. Judges reduced bail in each case, allowing him to post bond. Several of the cases have been continued multiple times and remain unresolved.

Frank was scheduled to appear in court on June 5, 2026, just days before the June 12 shooting.

If convicted in the pending firearms cases, court documents note he could face additional years in prison beyond any sentence imposed in the assault case.

Gang Allegations

Law enforcement records describe Frank Ramos-Vasquez as an alleged member of Wet Back Power, a Sureño-aligned street gang documented in parts of Snohomish County, including Lynnwood and Everett. Police reports reference ongoing conflicts between Wet Back Power and rival gangs in the area.

The brothers have not entered pleas in the assault case, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Investigation

Lynnwood Police and Snohomish County prosecutors continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not indicated whether additional arrests are expected.

The case remains under review as it moves through the court system.

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