Man Convicted of 2021 Killing at Kent Gas Station, Dumped Victim’s Body in Gutter

KENT, Wash. — A years-long search for justice reached a milestone as a man was convicted of a fatal 2021 shooting at a Kent gas station, followed by the disposal of the victim's body in a street gutter.

According to court records and prosecutors, the incident dates back to 2021 when the suspect shot the victim during an altercation at a local service station. Following the shooting, the suspect attempted to conceal the crime by transporting the deceased victim and dumping their body in a gutter nearby, where it was later discovered by passersby and law enforcement.

The investigation spanned several years, with Kent detectives gathering video surveillance, forensic evidence, and witness testimonies to build a case against the suspect. On March 12, 2026, the jury returned a guilty verdict, concluding a trial that detailed the harrowing events of the shooting and the subsequent cover-up attempt. Sentencing is expected to take place in the coming weeks, bringing closure to a case that has shook the local Kent community since 2021.