Ronald A. Cruz Alvarado, a 26-year-old resident of Renton, Washington, was found dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Kent on February 11, 2023. Officers responding to reports of a shooting discovered Cruz Alvarado, and the King County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head with the manner of death ruled homicide.

By February 17, 2023, no arrests had been announced and Kent Police detectives were actively investigating. Authorities had not released information about suspects or a possible motive. The shooting took place in a residential area and has added to local concerns about gun violence.

If anyone saw activity around that apartment complex on February 11 or has information about this shooting, please contact Kent Police.