Two people were killed in a drive-by shooting in Kent on Monday, according to FOX 13 Seattle. South 272nd Street is closed in both directions at the I-5 overpass while investigators work at the scene.
According to FOX 13 Seattle, the Washington State Patrol reported that two people died in the shooting, which unfolded near the busy overpass connecting the interstate to South 272nd Street. The closure was described as being in effect until further notice, with no timeline given for when the roadway might reopen.
Police Confirm Investigation, Offer Few Details
The Kent Police Department announced the shooting on social media at 11:14 a.m. Monday, per the same report, but has so far said little beyond confirming that an investigation is underway at the scene. Officials have not released information about a suspect, a motive, or how the shooting unfolded, and the department has said only that its investigation remains ongoing.
The station's report notes that no additional details have been made public beyond confirmation that police are actively investigating the shooting location at South 272nd Street and the I-5 overpass. FOX 13 Seattle said it sent a crew to the scene to gather more information as the situation develops.
Overpass Closure Disrupts Kent Traffic
The closure is at the interchange linking local Kent streets to I-5 and spans both directions of South 272nd Street.
Freight route and local traffic constraints
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s 2025 Freight and Goods Transportation System appendix lists the South 272nd Street segment at the I-5 ramps as a T-2 freight corridor. Kent’s Comprehensive Plan 2044 says the city’s road system is overwhelmed during peak hours because of a lack of east-west connectivity. The documents establish the corridor’s freight role and broader traffic constraints, though they do not quantify delays caused by this closure.
Hoodline will continue to follow this developing story as Kent police release additional information about the shooting and the investigation moves forward.
