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Kent police seek suspect after two deaths at transient camp

Associated Press

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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