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Fatal shootings reported in Kent, Washington and Kailua, Hawaii
Authorities are investigating two separate fatal shooting incidents in the United States.
In Kent, Washington, two young males, believed to be in their late teens or early 20s, were killed in a targeted drive-by shooting on September 28. The incident occurred near the Interstate 5 overpass on South 272nd Street. Witnesses reported a dark-colored sedan pulling alongside the victims' vehicle and firing multiple rounds before fleeing southbound on I-5. Kent Police are currently processing evidence and reviewing video to identify the suspects.
In Kailua, Hawaii, a second-degree murder investigation is underway following a shooting at a Target parking lot on September 26. The incident occurred during the Kailua Fall Festival. While police have confirmed one person died, specific details regarding the victim's identity or the motive have not been released. The Honolulu Police Department has requested that the public avoid the area to allow investigators to secure the scene.
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Honolulu Police Department · Kailua · Kailua, Hawaii · Kent Police Department · Kent, Washington · King County Medical Examiner’s Office · Target