Police lights (File photo)

Police lights (File photo)

Woman found dead at Fairwood apartment complex

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after shots were fired

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is investigating a killing in the Cascade-Fairwood area of southern Renton after a shooting on Nov. 23.

Deputies responded to a 911 call around 1:45 a.m. after shots were heard in the area south of the Fairwood Gold and Country Club, according to KCSO.

Deputies found a deceased woman outside of the buildings of the Carriages at Fairwood Downs apartment complex in the 15000 block of Southeast 177th Place, leading to a full investigation of the scene which lasted several hours, according to KCSO.

The Major Crimes Unit is investigating the homicide. An autopsy report has not yet been released.


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