Kent detectives are working a homicide case after officers responded to a 911 call on Sunday and found a man dead in heavy brush in the 25400 block of 74th Avenue South. Authorities identified the victim as a 33-year-old Kent resident and said his injuries appeared consistent with homicide. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and took custody of the body. Police said there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community while investigators process the area for evidence.
What police released
According to a Facebook post from the Kent Police Department, patrol officers were dispatched after a 911 caller reported a deceased person in the brush and arrived to find what they described as an "obviously deceased male" in the 25400 block of 74th Avenue South. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and later confirmed the death was a homicide. The post lists the department's tip line email, [email protected], the phone number, 253-856-5808, and names Assistant Chief Jarod Kasner as the media contact.
How to help investigators
Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area or who may have captured video, including doorbell, security or dash-cam footage, to contact the department, noting that witness accounts and surveillance have helped in past cases. Kent Reporter notes the department frequently relies on public tips and video evidence to move homicide investigations forward. For information that is time sensitive, police urged callers to dial 911 instead of the tip line.
Where this fits locally
Local coverage shows that while Kent police have reported drops in several major crime categories in recent years, the city continues to see serious violent incidents. Reporting on cases such as the eighth homicide this year and other killings has highlighted how detectives often put out similar calls for tips and surveillance footage. In this latest case, investigators said the probe remains active and declined to release further details while they continue canvassing and collecting evidence.
Investigation remains active
The Kent Police Detective Unit is leading the investigation and plans to share updates as it can without jeopardizing the case. The department's original post, which includes contact and media information, is available on its Facebook page. Detectives again asked anyone with information to email [email protected] or call 253-856-5808.
