Kent Police are intensively searching for a group of juveniles believed to be involved in the vicious assault of a 56-year-old man, an incident that proved to be fatal weeks after the attack. According to details shared by iLoveKent, the assault occurred on the evening of August 22, when officers responded to 911 calls around 9:04 p.m. The victim, who was riding a bicycle near a residential area, was reportedly attacked by three to four juveniles.

Despite a witness's attempt to intervene and disrupt the assault by honking their car horn, the attack persisted. The Kent Police arrived later to find that the assailants had already fled the scene, the local fire department aided the unconscious victim and he was subsequently transported to a hospital. Initially listed in stable condition, his health quickly declined in the following weeks and, sadly, he succumbed to his injuries on September 8, as stated in a report by KOMO News.

The investigation took on new weight following the victim's death, with authorities reaching out for public assistance to identify and locate the juveniles responsible for the assault. No arrests have been reported as of yet, and law enforcement is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

The tragedy has struck a chord in the Kent community, raising concerns about juvenile violence and the safety of neighborhood streets after dark. An anonymous witness described the scene as chaotic and sudden, with the victim seemingly unable to defend himself against the group's onslaught. This description, along with other witness accounts, may provide critical information to the ongoing police investigation, as alluded to in coverage by Kent Reporter. Community members have also expressed deep sympathy for the victim's family, who are now mourning the loss of their loved one due to this senseless act of violence.