Kent Police investigate shooting that left 1 injured near West Fenwick Park
KENT, Wash. - Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured near West Fenwick Park on Wednesday.
According to the Kent Police Department (KPD), at around 7:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the corner of S 256th St. and 34th Ave. S for reports of a shooting.
The person who called said the victim had been shot just a few minutes before they dialed 911.
Officers and Puget Sound Fire crews immediately responded to the scene, located the victim and treated him. Authorities say the gunshot wound is considered a life-threatening injury.
The victim’s current condition is unknown at this time.
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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the KPD Tip Line at 253-856-5808, or send an email to KPDTips@kentwa.gov.
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