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KENT, Wash. - A 28-year-old Kent man has been arrested in connection with a fatal assault that happened at the EZ Smoke Shop on Pacific Highway South. The incident, which took place on Sept. 16, resulted in the death of a 58-year-old Covington man who was working as a store clerk.
Timeline:
Kent Police officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7:52 p.m. after receiving reports of an assault in the parking lot. Witnesses informed officers that the suspect attempted to shoplift from the store and was confronted by the clerk.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly struck the victim with his car, causing significant head injuries and loss of consciousness.
King County Medics provided medical aid and transported the clerk to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. The victim died from his injuries on Sept. 22.
What's next:
Kent Homicide Detectives took over the investigation immediately following the incident. Through their efforts, the suspect was identified and taken into police custody Monday afternoon by Kent Police Detectives and the Valley SWAT Team on Kent’s East Hill.
The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives anticipate filing charges in the coming days.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Kent Police Department Facebook page.