KENT, Wash. — A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed at a park in Kent Tuesday night.
The King County Medical Examiner's Office identified the boy as Matthew Stavkoviy. His cause of death was a gunshot wound to the torso and his death is ruled a homicide.
According to the Kent Police Department, the shooting happened at Turnkey Park on 100th Avenue Southeast just after 9 p.m. The boy was shot in the abdomen then taken to a nearby apartment complex.
Police then received 911 calls and responded to the apartment, where they tried to provide life-saving aid, but Stavkoviy died at the scene.
According to KPD, multiple witnesses saw the shooting happen at the park and reported seeing a group of young boys running from the scene.
Officers did find a stolen vehicle nearby and are working to determine if it was used in the shooting.
Anyone who saw the shooting or has any information is urged to email KPDtipline@kentwa.gov or call (253) 856-5808.
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