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Graph of King County shootings data. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic

The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.

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Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla with his family.

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Fundraiser benefits family of man killed at Renton grocery store

Proceeds will cover funeral costs for Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla as well as support his wife and kids.

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Photos from the fire.

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Person dies after house fire near Fairwood

The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

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Parking lot scuffle | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Fake phone from Facebook marketplace | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County

2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Armed carjacking outside home | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The two alleged burglars at the home. Courtesy photos

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Renton police catch house burglars in the act

Renton police caught a pair of burglars red-handed, preventing about $12,500 worth of tools from theft.

Washington State Patrol press memo. Screenshot.

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Covington man suspected of DUI in Renton crash

The crash left two of his passengers from Auburn injured.

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Uncooperative shooting victim | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton cold weather shelter open Jan. 22-24

The shelter will operate at St. Anthony’s Parish Rec Hall from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Jerome Frank Jones, and a photo of Stacy Falcon-Dewey and her son Jacob. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter/Courtesy photo

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Life in prison for man convicted of 1994 Renton cold case

Advancements in DNA evidence linked the defendant to the crime.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Man assaulted | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Top row, left to right: The suspect vehicle from the Feb. 1 murder, the scene from the April 13 murder. Bottom row, left to right: Victims of the July 19 murder and a suspect of the March 3 murder. Courtesy photos

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Recap of Renton murders in 2025

Three out of five incidents resulted in charges.

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton teen sentenced for accidental fatal shooting

He received a sentence of eight and a half years.

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Renton man charged in fatal Seattle shooting

The alleged assault occurred at a hookah lounge following a physical altercation.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Shooting reported Jan. 5 in Renton

One male was located with non-life-threatening injuries.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Person shot at Christmas party | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Carjacking with a gun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Left to right: K’Shawn Jimerson at trial and a photo of him hitting the alleged victim with a stick. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing/Charging documents

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Defendant in 2024 Renton stabbing death acquitted

His defense argued that he was acting in self-defense.