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VIDEO: SWAT standoff in Kent after assault suspect barricades in home

Aug 5, 2026, 4:44 PM | Updated: 8:54 pm

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BY KIRO NEWSRADIO STAFF


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SWAT has responded to a Kent neighborhood as a suspect is barricaded in a home.

Dozens of officers are positioned at the corner of S.E. 254th Pl. and 139th Ave S.E.

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An officer positions himself as an assault suspect is barricaded in a home in Kent. (Photo: James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio)

There is an assault suspect barricaded in the home, KIRO Newsradio reporter James Lynch confirmed.

Police are working to get the suspect to come out of the house.

Port of Seattle personnel, Federal Way and Tukwila officers have all responded to the scene.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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