Kent, WA police investigate fatal shooting near Park and Ride
Kent police investigate 2 nearby shootings, 1 dead
Kent police are investigating two shootings that occurred just blocks away from each other Tuesday night, including one that left a young man dead.
KENT, Wash. - Kent police are actively investigating two shootings that occurred near the Kent Des Moines Park and Ride on Tuesday.
What we know:
The Kent Police Department confirmed they were called out to a shooting at the Park and Ride, located at 23405 Military Road South, at around 6 p.m.
There, officers located a man on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. First responders attempted life-saving aid, but the victim died at the scene.
Witnesses on scene said the suspect fled in a vehicle, but were unable to provide a description of the suspect or vehicle.
Police said the victim is a man, likely aged between 18-25 years old.
Investigators on scene of a deadly shooting investigation at the Kent Des Moines Park and Ride. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Dig deeper:
While police were investigating the scene, another shooting broke out nearby just after 8 p.m.
Officers responded to the intersection of Kent Des Moines Road and Pacific Highway South and discovered multiple shell casings near a restaurant.
Police said there was no indication that anyone was hit, and the investigation is ongoing.
What we don't know:
There is no indication yet that the two shootings are connected. Detectives are still processing evidence from the scene.
Anyone with information about either shooting is asked to call the Kent Police Tip Line @ 253-856-5808, leave a tip @ KPDTipLine@kentwa.gov, or call 911 if the information is urgent.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Kent Police Department and the King County Sheriff's Office.