It was a grim Sunday in Kent, where police say two separate bursts of violence left three men dead in unrelated incidents: a fatal shooting at an apartment complex and a fiery crash that turned a car into a burning wreck. Detectives with Kent police homicide and traffic units are now piecing together what happened.
Shooting at Chandlers Bay Apartments
Officers were called to the Chandlers Bay Apartments in the 8700 block of South 235th Place, where they found a 25-year-old man lying in a parking lot. Medics tried lifesaving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Kent police detectives have taken over the case and say the suspect has not yet been identified, according to KING 5.
Fiery Crash on 68th Avenue South
In a separate call, first responders arrived to find a vehicle fully engulfed in flames after it slammed into an electric utility pole in the 21800 block of 68th Avenue South. Two men inside, ages 38 and 44, were killed. Witnesses told investigators the car had been heading south and may have sideswiped another vehicle just before hitting the pole. Kent police said the crash and the apartment shooting are not connected, according to KING 5. The Kent Police Traffic Unit is leading the crash investigation.
Investigators Ask for Tips
Detectives are asking anyone who might have seen something, or who has relevant video or cellphone footage, to come forward. Tips can be shared by calling the Kent Police tip line at 253-856-5808 or emailing [email protected]. FOX 13 notes that the tip line is a key contact in the department's homicide and major crash investigations.
Where This Fits Locally
Sunday's deaths land on top of other recent violence in Kent, adding fuel to long-running public safety worries in South King County. A recent report on a string of shootings and a stabbing highlighted how rattled some residents already feel. Police say they plan to release more details on the latest cases as the investigations move forward.
