Bothell man charged with murder in alleged premeditated attack on his wife

A Bothell man is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing his wife in a premeditated attack early Monday morning in Shoreline.

Casey McNerthney, a spokesperson for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO), confirmed the charges against Hector Gonzalez Medina, 43.

“In this case, the defendant is accused of waiting for about 40 minutes under a tree and then shooting at the victim, in this case, through the passenger window of a vehicle, and then shooting some more,” McNerthney said. “Those are really difficult details to read for the many people who loved this victim.”

Prosecutors said a witness told police they overheard Medina threaten to kill Hana Gonzalez over the phone the night before the shooting. Medina is accused of waiting outside a friend’s apartment before firing multiple rounds into her truck.

According to court documents, Medina told police he got angry when he arrived home to find she was not there, so he called her and they argued.

He allegedly told police he threatened to kill her over the phone.

His bail is set at $5 million, and he’s due in court Tuesday.

Bothell incident occurs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

“This tragedy, coming during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, is a painful reminder of what’s at stake,” David Martin, Chair of the KCPAO Domestic Violence Unit, said. “Domestic violence is not a private matter — it’s a public safety crisis. Behind every statistic is a person whose life mattered — and a family and community left to grieve. Awareness must mean more than recognition; it must drive the change that saves lives.”

This is the 12th domestic violence homicide in King County this year.

“One of my first decisions when I was elected prosecuting attorney was to create a Gender-Based Violence and Prevention Division in my office because attending to the needs of survivors of gender-based violence is a priority for me personally – and it requires the intentional investment of resources, time, and capacity,” King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said. “It also requires understanding.”

Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.

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