A man was fatally shot in Kent over the weekend, sparking a homicide investigation by local authorities. The incident occurred in the parking lot outside the Cloud 9 Bar, located at 806 Central Avenue South, shortly after midnight yesterday. Officers rushed to the scene in response to the shooting reports, according to FOX 13 Seattle.

Emergency crews attempted lifesaving measures on a 22-year-old man from Kent, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Despite their efforts, the victim was declared dead at the scene. Witnesses inside the bar reported hearing the shooting before stepping into the parking lot, as detailed by KING 5. It remains unclear what led up to the shooting, and the detectives are piecing together the events that led to the man's untimely demise.

Investigators are treating the shooting as a targeted attack, as the initial information suggests the act was not random, KOMO News reported on this detail. The identity of the victim has not been publicly released, pending notification of next of kin.

As of yesterday, police have not released any information on a potential suspect. The investigation continues as detectives canvass the area for surveillance footage and speak to potential witnesses, attempting to unearth any detail that could lead to a break in the case. Everyone is urged to come forward with any information they might have by contacting the Kent Police Department.