RENTON, WA – A tragic incident unfolded in Renton’s Victoria Hills neighborhood early Saturday, leaving a community in mourning after a car theft attempt turned fatal. Authorities report that a 35-year-old man was killed while trying to prevent his vehicle from being stolen. The incident occurred just after 3 a.m. on South 27th Place, where the victim confronted two individuals attempting to steal his car. In a desperate bid to stop them, he clung to …
Renton, WA – An early morning explosion devastated the Top of the Hill market in the Renton Highlands neighborhood, leaving behind a scene of wreckage and unanswered questions. Emergency responders were quick to the scene, where they encountered the smoldering remains of a local shopping favorite. Authorities reported that the explosion occurred shortly before dawn, causing significant damage not only to the market but also affecting neighboring businesses. The force of the blast shattered windows …
Renton, WA — A devastating explosion followed by a fierce blaze brought operations to a halt at a longstanding family-owned business in Renton. The incident, which occurred early Sunday morning, is currently under investigation by local authorities. The fire, which erupted after an apparent explosion, inflicted significant damage on the facility, located in a bustling industrial area of the city. According to fire department officials, emergency response teams arrived swiftly at the scene but faced …
RENTON, Wash. – A tragic incident unfolded outside the Big 5 Sporting Goods store in the Renton Village Shopping Center as a teen lost their life in a shooting. Police reported that three teenagers, familiar with each other, were involved in an altercation near the store, while a 51-year-old individual sat in a parked car nearby. The confrontation escalated, ultimately leading to the 51-year-old individual firing a fatal shot at one of the 17-year-olds involved. …
Renton, Washington – Murder charges have been officially filed against a man accused of killing business owner Reyna Hernandez, 54, in February. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged 61-year-old Lous Hernandez with first-degree murder in connection to her death. Reyna Hernandez was found dead in a cemetery in Mexico in March after being reported missing from Renton in late February. Lous Hernandez was arrested in Mexico for possession of drugs and ammunition shortly …
Renton, Washington – A 16-year-old boy facing charges for a fatal shooting incident over the weekend in Renton was ordered to be held on a $1 million bail according to court records. The suspect, who was on electronic home monitoring at the time of the incident, is suspected of killing another teenager in the shooting incident. The shooting took place on April 13 in a neighborhood near Highlands Elementary School. The victim was identified as …
Fairwood, Renton – A tragic accident involving four cars at the intersection of 140th Avenue and Southeast 192nd Street in Fairwood, Renton, resulted in the loss of four lives on Tuesday. The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Division Chief, Pat Pawlak, confirmed the incident. According to the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), the victims included three children and one woman. The woman, identified as Andrea Hudson, was driving her van with her children and three …