Manhunt for Suspected Murderer

Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide scene at the 3000 block of 164th St SW. A call came in around 11:30 p.m. last night that medical aid was needed at this location to treat a bleeding 42 year-old male, who died at the scene.

Investigators believe the victim had been fighting with another unidentified male, who injured the victim with what is believed to be a knife.

The suspect fled the scene and, after an extensive search of the area, is believed to be in a nearby apartment. Deputies have the scene secured while detectives obtain a search warrant for both the residence where they believe the suspect is located, as well as the crime scene. No weapon has been recovered.

The two men were known to each other.

Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help to locate 23 year-old Encarnacion “EJ” Salas for second degree murder. Salas is believed to have assaulted a 42 year-old male late last night, who died at the scene. Salas is 5’11”, 185 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes.

He could have injuries to his face and legs and was last seen wearing green pants and a red bandana. It is believed he is in the area of 164 St SW and 35th Avenue West.

ANYONE WHO HAS INFORMATION ABOUT SALAS WHEREABOUTS IS ASKED TO CALL 911 IMMEDIATLEY.