Kent police seek suspect after two deaths at transient camp
Sun., Aug. 14, 2016
KENT, Wash. – Police in Kent say they are looking for a suspect possibly involved in the killing of a man and woman at a transient camp.
The Seattle Times reported that police on Saturday found the body of a man with an apparent gunshot wound.
Police said that’s believed to be related to the shooting death of a woman on Friday in the same area.
The suspect is described as an unshaven white male with short reddish hair, and was last seen wearing a white tank top.
Police said he might be riding a dark-colored bicycle with a basket over the rear wheel.
Police said the suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by the public.
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