Kent resident dies after being assaulted by group of juveniles, police pursuing leads

  • Kent PD investigating the assault of a 56-year-old man that has now turned fatal
  • Assault took place on August 22, at around 9:04 PM
  • Witnesses said that the victim, who was on a bicycle, was assaulted by three or four juveniles
  • One witness attempted to intervene by honking their horn, but the juvenile suspects continued to beat the unconscious man
  • Juvenile suspects had fled the area by the time Kent PD arrived
  • 56-year-old victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition
  • Since the assault, the victim’s health deteriorated and he passed away on Sunday, September 8
  • Anyone with information about the case should contact the Kent Police Tip Line: 253-856-5808