26-year-old killed in Kent, WA stabbing Saturday

KENT, Wash. - A 26-year-old man is dead after police rushed him to the hospital early Saturday morning following a stabbing in Kent.

Timeline:

Police report getting calls for help related to an unwanted person at an apartment complex just after 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 6.

First responders arrived to the complex at 27th Place South in Kent to find the victim suffering a stab wound to the chest. The patrol officers say they attempted to stop the bleeding with a chest seal. 

When medical personnel arrived, he was conscious but not able to speak. Though he made it to the hospital, the victim died in surgery shortly afterward. 

Now, police are investigating the circumstances and looking for a suspect. However, they believe the incident was isolated. 

What you can do:

If you witnessed this homicide or have any information about the suspect, call the Kent Police Tip Line at 253-856-5808 OR leave a tip at KPDTipLine@kentwa.gov. 

If you have information that is time sensitive, police urge you to call the non-emergency dispatch line 253-852-2121. If you know the identity or location of the suspect, call 911.

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