Man killed after confronting car thief in Renton, WA

Police in Renton say an interrupted car prowl turned into a murder early Saturday morning.

The shooting happened at around 3:25 a.m. on Feb. 1 on South 27th Place right off Benson, near Nelson Middle School.

Investigators tell FOX 13 they received calls from at least five other car prowl victims in the area.

Timeline:

Police say a 35-year-old victim approached a suspect who broke into his car and was leaving with it. When the victim grabbed the driver's side window, the suspect reportedly dragged the man and shot him. 

The victim died shortly after, according to RPD. Officers searched for the car throughout the morning and announced a 2019 Kia Sorento was located. However, the suspect remains at large. 

In total, law enforcement report there were five cars prowled by at least two people. They are considered armed and dangerous. 

What you can do:

Police are asking anyone along the route of Benson Road from South 27th Place, east on Southeast 168th Street, north on 128th Avenue Southeast, east on Southeast 132nd Place Southeast to check their street facing camera for possible video of the suspects leaving the scene.

Police are looking for footage between the hours of 3:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

Anyone with information can contact Sergeant Judd at bjudd@rentonwa.gov

The Source: Information for this report comes from the Renton Police Department. 

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