13-year-old shot at Kent bus stop

KENT, Wash. — A 13-year-old boy was shot at a Kent bus stop Monday morning.

Police said the boy was shot in the bicep while he was standing at a bus stop on Pacific Highway South and Kent-Des Moines Road at 6:40 a.m.  He was then found injured at the Kent-Des Moines Park & Ride at 23405 Military Rd. S. after apparently walking there.

His injuries are not life-threatening.

A witness police spoke with said they heard four to five gunshots and then saw a blue Honda hatchback with two people inside drive off.

Police do not know if the shooting is gang-related and are working to gather information on possible suspects.

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