Second teen arrested in killing at Everett apartment

EVERETT — A second suspect is behind bars and facing a high bail after being arrested for investigation of murder in the Jan. 21 shooting of an Everett man.

Police late last week arrested Kyelee C. Milner. On Monday, a judge maintained her bail at $500,000.

Ali Ramadhan, 18, is suspected of shooting Jeffrey Wehl during a robbery on Jan. 21 at the Candlewood Apartments on W. Casino Road. Wehl, 57, died two days later.

Milner, who turned 18 last week, allegedly was with Ramadhan at the time of the shooting. Detectives believe there was a plan to rob the man.

Everett detectives arrested Ramadhan on Wednesday. A tenant identified him as the man she saw running from Wehl’s apartment after hearing a gunshot, according to a police affidavit filed in Everett District Court.

Milner was arrested Friday for investigation of murder and robbery and on a drug possession warrant.

The Arlington woman allegedly told police she was with Ramadhan when he fired the fatal shot.

She reportedly was afraid for her safety and also ran from the apartment, detectives wrote.

A tenant called 911 after finding Wehl wounded on the floor inside his apartment. She provided aid to him until paramedics arrived.

Witnesses reported seeing a man and woman running from Wehl’s apartment. The injured man was able to speak with police before first-aid measures prevented him from talking. He named two people and told officers the gun was still in his apartment.

Detectives found a revolver there. They also seized drug paraphernalia, women’s jewelry, candy and condoms in a baggie.

Milner allegedly told detectives that she saw Wehl with a large sum of cash that she described as several $100 bills. She also reportedly told police that Ramahdan told her he was going to shoot Wehl moments before the fatal shot. Wehl was shot in the head. Detectives reported that the victim had posted ads seeking female roommates and found his profile on several dating websites.

Further investigation revealed that Ramadhan allegedly had driven a stolen car to the crime scene. The car later was recovered and police found blood-stained mail addressed to Wehl inside.

Witnesses also told police that the suspect admitted he went to Wehl’s apartment to rob him.

Milner allegedly admitted to seeing Ramahdan grab what appeared to be a gun from under the front seat of the car before going to Wehl’s apartment.

Eric Stevick: 425-339-3446; stevick@heraldnet.com.

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