Teen shot outside McDonald’s on East Hill

Published 11:35 pm Friday, February 12, 2016

A 17-year-old boy was shot at close range outside a McDonald’s on Kent’s East Hill Friday night, Kent Police reported.

The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in the parking lot outside the restaurant on Southeast 256th Street.

The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the chest.

According to police, a dispute between two groups ensued before the teen was shot.

Police are looking for the shooter who fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police.