Suspect identified after man shot, killed at Renton homeless encampment

RENTON, Wash. — A suspect has been identified in the shooting and killing of a 27-year-old man Sunday at a homeless encampment in Renton.

>>1 shot, killed at homeless encampment in Renton, police say

Renton police said a 30-year-old woman is connected with the homicide, which happened in the area of the 13200 block of 89th Avenue South.

Kelcey Gornowich is suspected of shooting the victim in the chest after an argument and then fleeing the scene, according to investigators.

Gornowich is described as white, 5 feet, 8 inches tall and around 135 pounds and frequently changes her hairstyle.

Police said she goes by the street name “Loki” and is known to frequent various encampments in the Renton area.

Anyone with information that can help investigators find Gornowich is asked to call 911.

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