U.S. Marshals Arrest Suspect in Burien Murder Case
Derrick Laquan Stell Jr. was taken into custody in Burien on October 13 following an escape warrant and murder charge.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Violence
On October 13, 2026, U.S. Marshals and partner law enforcement agencies arrested 29-year-old Derrick Laquan Stell Jr. in Burien. Stell was wanted for the first-degree murder of 31-year-old Abraham Logan, who was fatally shot on September 20.
Why it matters
The apprehension resolves a search for a suspect accused of a fatal shooting and violating conditions of his supervised release. Authorities successfully located the fugitive, who was found in possession of a firearm and drugs at the time of his arrest.
Derrick Laquan Stell Jr. currently faces a charge of first-degree unlawful possession of a gun in addition to the existing first-degree murder charge. He was apprehended while in possession of both a firearm and drugs.
The players
Derrick Laquan Stell Jr.
The 29-year-old suspect was wanted for first-degree murder and an escape warrant at the time of his arrest.
Abraham Logan
The 31-year-old victim died following a shooting incident that occurred after an assault attempt.
Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force
This multi-agency task force is responsible for locating and apprehending high-risk fugitives in the region.
The details
Law enforcement officials, including the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, the Department of Corrections, the FBI, and Des Moines police, tracked Stell to the 11000 block of Des Moines Memorial Drive. During the operation, the suspect attempted to flee before he was ultimately taken into custody.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: Abraham Logan was fatally shot outside the All-Star Bar.
October 13, 2026: Derrick Laquan Stell Jr. was arrested in Burien.
Legal Context
This arrest follows standard operational protocols for apprehending individuals with active escape warrants. Such actions are consistent with established efforts by state and federal authorities to prioritize the capture of violent offenders.
The apprehension of a violent suspect removes a fugitive from the streets, potentially improving public safety in the Burien and Des Moines areas. Residents can expect continued law enforcement activity as the case moves forward through the court system.
The takeaway
The successful capture of a murder suspect by a multi-agency task force underscores the effectiveness of regional cooperation in tracking fugitives. Public safety relies heavily on the coordination between local police and federal agencies to resolve outstanding violent warrants.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit the Burien Violence section.
