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Man found shot on porch in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood

Apr 24, 2026, 5:32 PM

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A Kent Police Departemnt vehicle. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

A man was found lying on his porch with gunshot wounds Friday in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood.

Police were called out to a home near 116th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 251st Street in Kent’s East Hill around 11:40 a.m.

They found a 26-year-old man with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Harborview Medical Center.

There has been no word on his condition or the circumstances of the shooting.

So far, police have not announced any arrests.

Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.

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