A Massachusetts man died from what is now determined to be an accidental knife wound suffered outside the well-known Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Patrick Kenney Jr. from Milton, was found in the restaurant's parking lot on Saturday night. Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli confirmed there was no foul play involved in the incident, according to Boston.com.
The unexpected shift from a suspected stabbing to an accidental death has pivoted the focus away from previous violent events at Kowloon, including a scuffle on Thanksgiving eve. Law enforcement's presence has been robust in the restaurant's vicinity, with both the Saugus PD and state detectives examining the details of Kenney's demise, as documented by WCVB.
Kenney, who died in a strange occurrence, was reportedly wearing a lanyard with a knife attached, which led to his unintended death. His father gave emotional context to the situation, as reported by WCVB. Despite the disturbing events, the restaurant continued its operations, eliciting varied responses from patrons familiar with the establishment and the recent disorderly episode.
The owners of Kowloon, who have long been associated with the Kenney family, offered their condolences and asked the public to reserve judgment during this difficult time.
