A homicide investigation shut down streets in a Covington neighborhood Friday morning after deputies found one person dead and another injured, according to the King County Sheriff's Office. The 911 call came in at about 7 a.m., and investigators zeroed in on a residence near the corner of 186th Place Southeast and Southeast 258th Place as they started working the scene.
FOX 13 Seattle crews at the scene reported a heavy law enforcement presence and blocked roadways around the home while detectives collected evidence. Paramedics took the injured person to a nearby hospital, but authorities have not released any names or the cause of death. As reported by FOX 13 Seattle, the King County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation and has asked anyone with information to come forward.
Officials release few details
The sheriff's office has kept specifics close, declining to explain the circumstances of the death or what exactly prompted the homicide investigation, according to FOX 13 Seattle. Authorities said the area would likely remain an active crime scene for several more hours, and detectives continued working into the afternoon, processing evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.
Recent violence in south King County
Covington has seen other deadly episodes this year. In March, a fatal stabbing at the Timberline Clubhouse led to an arrest and later legal review, according to the Kent Reporter. Local outlets have tracked a run of serious incidents that have put south King County neighborhoods on edge, including coverage by Puget Press.
How to help investigators
The King County Sheriff's Office has asked anyone with information about Friday's incident to contact the department or submit tips through the sheriff's office tip line. Media outlets covering the scene cited the sheriff's office as the source for that request.
