05/26/2024
We’re proud of our security guard’s quick actions during Monday night's incident. Huge thanks to Kent PD for their swift response and collaboration, and to the Auburn PD K9 team for their support. Together, we made the community safer.
KENT PATROL OFFICERS ARREST ARMED ASSAULT SUSPECT WITH STOLEN CAR
On Monday, just prior to midnight, Kent Patrol Officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in 11300 block of SE Kent Kangley Rd. regarding a 911 call of threats with a weapon. A security guard had just located a stolen vehicle on the property and called when 3 suspects suddenly returned to the vehicle. They clearly intended to re-enter the stolen car and take off. The guard, a 29-year-old Federal Way man, had told them no one was leaving in the vehicle because it was stolen, and he was waiting for the Police arrive.
The suspects fled on foot with the guard in pursuit attempting detain them. One suspect, an 18-year-old SeaTac man, did not want to be captured, and physically fought with the guard. The suspect then pushed a gun into the guard’s chest. The guard slapped the gun away forcing it to fall to the ground,. The suspect disengaged when disarmed and fled on foot. He ran away so fast he came out his shoes, leaving them behind at the scene.
The guard secured the gun and contacted the Police who took custody of the 9mm which was later entered into evidence. During the Police investigation, the guard saw the suspect who had snuck back onto the property. Kent Officers immediately set a protective perimeter and called out an Auburn K9 team to search. While K9 was tracking, a Kent Officer deployed a drone and was able to give directive info to assist the ground Patrol units and K9 team. K9 located the suspect on 116th, and he was taken into custody. He was later transported to King County Jail. Kent Detectives continued the investigation and later filed a felony case for Assault 2 and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1st degree, after confirming he was ineligible to possess a firearm.
We want to give a big thank you to the guard who kept his cool, gave great descriptions and immediately notified Officers when he spotted the suspect lurking nearby. Thank you to the several witnesses who also came forward to help us with identifying the suspect and providing evidence of the altercation. And...thank you to Auburn WA Police Department for the loan of their K9 team. Good catch!
Great job by the Kent Patrol Crew ensuring the safety of the community and the search teams while getting this bad guy into custody.
