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Kent Police are investigating the early morning shooting death of a local man that took place outside a house party in north Kent Sunday.
Police were sent to the 20000 block of 92nd Avenue South at 2:05 a.m. for a report of gunfire in the area. Once on location, police found the victim lying in the street next to his truck, mortally wounded.
Police learned that prior to the shooting; the victim had been attending a party at a nearby home. As he and his friends left the house they were confronted by another group of males approaching the party from the street. A verbal confrontation between the two groups grew to threats, at which time at least one of the suspects reportedly produced a handgun. Several shots rang out as the unarmed victim and his friends turned to flee. The victim was able to reach his truck parked nearby, whereupon he collapsed with at least one gunshot wound. Kent Police, Firefighters and King County Medics worked to revive the man, however he was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigators have been evaluating a large crime scene, which has multiple pieces of evidence. They are also interviewing several persons that witnessed the shooting. “We want to know what caused this confrontation to escalate from an argument to a shooting so quickly” said Kent Police Sgt. Pat Lowery. Police are looking for two or more males, of Asian or Hispanic descent, in their late teens to early 20s, as people of interest.
Kent Detectives are interested in speaking to anyone who may have attended the party, or has knowledge of the events outside the home that led to the shooting. Persons with information should call the Kent Police Department at 253-856-5800. The roadway in front of the home was closed for police for part of this morning.
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