King County , Washington – Three men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Amy Dyke in Kent, Washington, on July 27, 2023. The charges were filed on December 23, 2024, against Jaiquane Sherrod Wheeler, 27, Dwight Harris, 48, and Artavious Zyshun Magee, 24. The trio is accused of firing as many as 58 rounds at Dyke’s vehicle around 1:50 a.m. in the 23900 block of 112th Avenue SE. Dyke, who was seated in the front passenger seat, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and passed away at Harborview Medical Center a day later.
The shooting took place as Dyke was in a vehicle leaving the Guidepost Montessori School parking lot, which is adjacent to the Phoenix Court Apartments. Police initially believed the shooting was not random, as Dyke had been visiting friends at the apartments before the incident. A key witness, who had known the suspects, provided information in December 2024 that helped identify the men. Surveillance footage from a McDonald’s near the apartments and other evidence led to the arrests of the three men. They are scheduled to be arraigned on January 6, 2025, at the Maleng Regional Justice Center.
Investigators Reveal Details of the Murder
The men are also facing charges of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm due to their criminal histories. The investigation, which has been described as complex and lengthy, identified the suspects after a witness recognized them in surveillance images. The witness had met the men at the Phoenix Court Apartments during the summer of 2023.
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All three men have previous violent criminal records and have been involved in other deadly incidents. Wheeler, for example, is also facing charges for a July 15, 2023, second-degree murder in the same apartment complex. He allegedly shot Jeffery Ray Winn, 43, and attempted to shoot another individual. Additionally, Wheeler and Harris face charges for a drive-by shooting that took place shortly after the murder of Dyke, in which they opened fire at a parked car and an apartment building, causing damage and putting children at risk.
Backgrounds of the Defendants
- Jaiquane Sherrod Wheeler: Wheeler has been in custody since August 2023 after his cellphone was found at the scene of the July 15 murder. He has a criminal history that includes felony convictions in New Jersey for aggravated assault and resisting arrest. Wheeler is also facing a drive-by shooting charge related to the incident involving Harris.
- Dwight Harris: Currently serving a sentence for a drive-by shooting in King County, Harris is due for release in February 2025. His violent criminal history includes a manslaughter conviction from 1994 in Louisiana. Harris also has numerous parole violations and has been transferred to Washington state for supervision.
- Artavious Zyshun Magee: Magee, who is awaiting sentencing in Pierce County for the 2023 manslaughter of a minor, has been linked to gun-related offenses and robbery charges. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter in November 2024 and is facing a prison sentence of up to 136 months, plus a weapons enhancement.
The three suspects remain in custody at the King County Correctional Facility. Prosecutors are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dyke’s murder as the legal proceedings move forward.
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