Kent Police are investigating the death of a man inside a pub in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police received a 911 call about a shooting at Cloud 9 Bar in Kent at 12:41 a.m. on Sunday.
Witnesses told police they called 911 after hearing gunshots and seeing a man lying on the ground in the parking lot. Witnesses told police the man was shot in the head.
The 27-year-old Kent man was pronounced dead at the scene when police and paramedics arrived.
Police took witness statements and began investigating.
Police have not yet identified a suspect, but they believe the shooting was not random and that the suspect and victim knew each other.
Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information about the suspect to call the Kent County Police tip line at 253-856-5808 or KPDTipLine@kentwa.gov. If you have any time-sensitive information, please call the non-emergency dispatch hotline at 253-852-2121.
If you know the suspect’s identity or location, please call 911.
