Police in Kent, Washington are investigating a shooting that left one person dead in a cemetery.
According to the department, Thursday evening at approximately 5:30 pm, officers were dispatched to reports of shots being fired in the area of the Hillcrest Cemetery, located at 1005 Reiten Rd.
When officers arrived they located an unresponsive male suffering from gunshot wounds. The officers immediately initiated life-saving efforts which were continued until medics arrived. However, the victim succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kent Police Major Crimes Detectives investigating shooting at Hillcrest Cemetery. One subject succumbed to his injuries despite live saving efforts from law enforcement and medics. leave tips at KPD tip line 253-856-5808 Kentpolicetips@kentwa.gov.https://t.co/iFWTD3tLVz pic.twitter.com/fx3sx0dm1C
— Kent Police (@kentpd) April 8, 2022
Initial reports indicated that a dispute erupted among a group, which escalated into gunfire. After the shots were fired the group quickly dispersed and fled the area.
This is currently believed to not be a random act. Kent Police Major Crimes Detectives are investigating the incident and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
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