Kent Double Homicide Suspect Held on $5M Bail

Deangelo Cyrus Lynch arrested in shooting at Kent party that left two dead

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:54am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the evidence of a violent crime.The aftermath of a deadly shooting at a Kent party exposes the grim realities of gun violence in the Seattle region.Seattle Today

Two men were killed in a shooting at a Kent, Washington home during a party on Tuesday night. The suspect, Deangelo Cyrus Lynch, was arrested around 7 p.m. the following day. At his first appearance hearing on Thursday, a judge found probable cause for Lynch's arrest on investigation of two counts of second-degree murder with a firearm and set his bail at $5 million.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence and public safety concerns in the Seattle metro area. The high bail amount reflects the severity of the alleged crimes and the potential threat the suspect poses to the community.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred at a residence along 120th Place S.E. in Kent at 10:22 p.m. on Tuesday. 911 callers reported hearing an argument and cars speeding off, followed by six gunshots. The two victims were a 25-year-old Seattle man and a 26-year-old Federal Way man. It's currently unclear how the suspect knew the victims.

  • The shooting occurred at 10:22 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The suspect, Deangelo Cyrus Lynch, was arrested around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • The first appearance hearing was held on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Deangelo Cyrus Lynch

The 25-year-old suspect who was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder with a firearm in the Kent double homicide.

Rafael Padilla

The Kent Police Chief who provided details about the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“'At some point during the party, two males were shot at that location, and tragically, neither of the two survived.'”

— Rafael Padilla, Kent Police Chief

What’s next

King County prosecutors anticipate receiving the felony case referral from police investigators by April 13 to make a charging decision.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the Seattle metro area. The high bail amount set for the suspect reflects the severity of the alleged crimes and the need for the justice system to carefully balance public safety concerns with due process.