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Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Killing of Renton Business Owner

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 …

16-Year-Old Teen Faces $1 Million Bail for Fatal Shooting in Renton, Juvenile Court Appearance Scheduled

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 …

Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Four in Fairwood Area of Renton: Woman and Three Children Killed

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 …