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Suspect killed, 4 police officers hurt in shootout, explosion BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com
A 28-year-old man was killed and four Kent Police officers were injured in a Sunday afternoon shootout and explosion. Richard Duncalf, a King County resident, reportedly aimed a gun
and opened fire at officers after he was found in a business area of Kent, police said. Duncalf died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police returned fire and killed Duncalf at the scene. During
Services, Inc., 22915 86th Ave S., igniting a large explosion, officials said. Investigators have yet to determine if the tank was hit by one of the officer’s bullets, or if the suspect shot it. “At this time, it is unknown
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the exchange of gunfire, a bullet struck a large propane tank behind Signature Landscaping
how many rounds were fired by the suspect and by each of the officers, but should be known at a later time,” Auburn Police spokesman Mike Hirman said in a Wednesday media release. [ more SHOOTING page 5 ]
Kent woman among 3 arrested for providing support to terrorist group BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com
A 44-year-old Kent woman was among three people arrested on Wednesday on charges of providing material support to al-Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization that is conducting a
violent insurgency campaign in Somalia. FBI agents arrested Hinda Osman Dhirane at her Kent home, according to a U.S. Department of Justice media release. She was scheduled to make her initial court appearance [ more ARREST page 4 ]
Residents lodge fireworks complaints at City Council
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Players battle along the baseline during the ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament last Saturday. A field of 122 teams competed on 14 courts over two days for division titles. More photos, story, page 9. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
SOROPTIMIST OF KENT TURNS GOLDEN BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@kentreporter.com
One of Kent’s longest-running service clubs celebrates 50 years this year. It’s a notable accomplishment, for sure, a major milestone for a
resilient group of volunteers who keep Soroptimist International of Kent a contributing, compassionate player in the community. True to its mission, the nonprofit organization helps improve the lives of women and girls in the Kent area, the region
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Several residents made enough noise about fireworks in Kent that the City Council’s going to see what it can do to address the
problem of so many illegal devices landing in the yards of homes. Four women told the council during the public comment period of its July 15 meeting [ more FIREWORKS page 4 ]
Kent Soroptimists, from left, Sandy Johnson, club president; Wanda Koehmstedt, Soroptimist of the Year; and Linda Simpson, past president and event chair, are part of a busy, impactful organization MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
and throughout the world. The club works closely with agencies and partners to provide programs that bring social and economic empowerment to women and families in need.
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