Two dead after drive-by shooting in Kent, WA
KENT, Wash. - Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Kent late Monday morning.
Kent and Des Moines police officers were called to several reports of a shooting near the I-5 overpass at S 272nd St. Callers told police dispatch that two people had been shot, and the suspect had fled.
Two dead after drive-by shooting in Kent
What we know:
Witnesses reported seeing a dark-colored sedan pull up alongside the victims' car, and someone inside fired a gun several times into the car.
Officers arrived and found two victims inside the car, then pulled them out, and fire and medical personnel attempted emergency medical treatment.
The two victims were declared dead at the scene.
South 272nd Street closed in Kent for police investigation
Authorities closed S 272nd St at the I-5 overpass while they investigated.
Initial evidence suggests the shooting was not a random act of violence, but was targeted.
Authorities have not yet identified the victims, who are described as two young men in their late teens or early 20s.
There is currently no description of the suspects, but witnesses reported seeing them drive southbound on I-5.
FOX 13 Seattle has sent a crew to the location to gather more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Kent Police Department.
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