Man shot and killed at Kent bus stop

Kent police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a bus stop Friday evening. 

Officers arrived at the 23300 block of Pacific Highway South around 3:40 p.m. for reports of a person who had been shot. When they arrived, they found the man on the ground unresponsive with a gunshot wound. 

Authorities say 39-year-old Antonio Wells was pronounced dead at the scene, despite life-saving efforts by first responders. 

The suspect ran from the scene, but police believe that this was not a random incident. 

The roadway will be shutdown as police investigate. 

Kent Detectives continue investigating the circumstances around this incident and process the information gained from the crime scene.  Kent Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have any information to call 911, the Kent Police tip line at (253) 856-5808 or KPDTipline@kentwa.gov, reference Kent Police Case number 21-14522.

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