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Kent Police Blotter: April 17-25

Multiple shootings dominate incidents

  • Apr 28, 2021
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Federal Way girl, 8, dies after father shoots through 3 walls | Update

Police arrest father for unlawful possession of a firearm, domestic-violence assault.

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Renton man charged with fatally shooting Kent man

March 30 incident at Mosaic Hills Apartments

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Kentwood High’s Zerr named U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist

One of nearly 625 chosen from 6,500 candidates across the nation

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Kent landlords must give 40 days notice to end tenant rental agreements

Change to begin Aug. 1 as City Council approves extension from state-mandated 20 days

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Christian Faith Center voices opposition to Sound Transit facility at Federal Way site

One site in Kent, two in Federal Way under consideration for maintenance facility

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Kent police chief says department recruiting has been “stifled”

Department tweaks recruiting policies to increase applicant diversity.

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Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at Auburn, Kent clinics

Appointments available through April 26, says Public Health – Seattle & King County.

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A map indicating estimated high housing displacement risk neighborhoods in Kent. (Courtesy of the City of Kent)

Kent housing report estimates nearly 6,000 units of housing to be needed by 2040

Report identifies concerns of displacement if specific housing needs are not met.

A map indicating estimated high housing displacement risk neighborhoods in Kent. (Courtesy of the City of Kent)
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Vaccination appointments available for South King County residents

Two sites at Auburn Outlet Mall and Kent ShoWare Center are taking appointments through April 26.

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Kent Police Blotter: April 1-11

Robbery, dead body, child neglect among incidents

  • Apr 16, 2021
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City of Kent to pay $4.4M settlement in police shooting from liability fund

Confidential negotiations with mediator determined amount

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Mother’s fight for justice leads to $4.4M settlement with Kent in son’s death

City agrees to payment after Joseph-McDade fatally shot by police officer in 2017

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Kent Police chief analyzes high number of homicides this year

Six killed in first four months

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Renton man could face murder charge in March 30 Kent shooting

Marcus Golden killed on his way to an apartment where a man and woman were arguing

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City of Kent settles Joseph-McDade civil rights lawsuit for $4.4 million

Giovann Joseph-McDade fatally shot by police after short pursuit in 2017

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City of Kent recommends alternate routes due to stuck railroad gates

Malfunction causing long delays Wednesday morning at several crossings

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King County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches

UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as COVID-19 and flu.

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect

Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital systems on how to treat a rare… Continue reading

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