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Two dead in shooting at gas station BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com
Kent Police, as of press deadline Wednesday afternoon, had detained two men and impounded two vehicles in connection with a shooting that killed two men at about 8:40 a.m. Wednesday in the
parking lot of the Shell gas station at the southwest corner of South 212th Street and 64th Avenue South. “We have two detained and are trying to determine their involvement in the case,” Kent Police spokesman Jarod Kasner said. “We have also impounded two vehicles to process them for possible involvement.”
Kasner said at a media briefing near the Shell store that detectives followed up leads gathered from witnesses about a suspect. “The information we have is dynamic in how this will resolve itself,” Kasner said. [ more SHOOTING page 4 ]
Couple disputes incident that led to Kent Police shootout, death BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com
Tim Blake and Nichon Greene say what they saw at a hotel parking lot prior to the July 20 shooting death of a man by five officers doesn’t match up with what Kent Police reported. The Kent Police reported that Richard Duncalf attempted to assault an officer at the Howard Johnson Inn parking lot and then fled the area holding a handgun. Police later shot and killed Duncalf, 28, after he reportedly opened fire at the officers. Duncalf was killed in the shooting after five officers returned fire behind Signature Landscaping Services, Inc., 22915 86th Ave S. A propane tank exploded during the shooting, with four officers suffering minor injuries from the explosion who were treated and released from a local hospital. Blake and Greene, each of Beaverton, Ore., [ more INCIDENT page 5 ]
Officials explore the possibility of renaming Kent-Meridian BY ROSS COYLE rcoyle@kentreporter.com
SOUNDS OF YESTERYEAR Vivian and Phil Williams of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association perform pioneer-day selections at Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center last Saturday. The program was part of the inaugural Experience Historical Kent Day that showcased local history, featuring
special exhibits and bus and walking tours of the city’s oldest homes, businesses, parks and cemeteries. Story, more photos, page 2. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
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Getting a close look at firefighting Editor's note: Reporter Ross Coyle, a member of the Washington National Guard, spent two weeks working as a field medic near the front lines of Washington's wildfires. BY ROSS COYLE rcoyle@kentreporter.com
Through a series of interesting circumstances I found myself sitting in a military Humvee-
ambulance on the black zone of the Carlton Complex Fire. Widely hyped as the largest wildfire in state history, the complex demanded the National Guard’s activation – the first time in 20 years – to assist with digging fire lines, medical and logistical support. While hearing about the man-
Kent-Meridian staff are exploring the idea of renaming the flagship high school with a modifier: international. “That name denotes that we have an international mindedness,” explained Principal Wade Barringer. Barringer said that the proposed name change to Kent-Meridian International High
power and logistics necessary to help fight a wildfire is one thing, seeing it in person is an eyeopening experience. From the training we received to the sheer size of the incident command center, it was amazing to see how many resources could be [ more FIRES page 4 ]
Fiery omen: A smoke plume, seen from the Liberty Bell Alternative school, blots out the sun over Winthrop. ROSS COYLE, Kent Reporter