A man fatally shot Nov. 23 in Kent has been identified as George Herbert Mattison.
Mattison, 79, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Nov. 26 report by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, which ruled the death a homicide.
Mattison was shot at about 8:46 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at the James Street Park and Ride lot, 900 W. James St., just west of the accesso ShoWare Center and east of Highway 167.
Officers were dispatched about about 8:46 p.m. to the parking lot after reports of sounds of a firearm being discharged, according to a Monday, Nov. 24 Kent Police news release. The initial caller said they heard several gunshots followed by a few more, and then the sound of a vehicle leaving quickly.
Officers arrived on scene and found Mattison with several wounds, and immediately began lifesaving measures, according to police. Puget Sound Fire arrived and took over emergent medical care but Mattison died at the scene.
Kent detectives are investigating the incident. As of Nov. 26, police have not released any further information about the incident and no arrests have been made.
If anyone has any information about this incident, call the Kent Police tip line at 253-856-5808 or send an email to KPDTipLine@KentWA.gov.
This marks the eighth homicide in 2025 in Kent, according to police.
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