HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-27 - Auto Theft Search Warrant and Drive-By Shooting - 14900 Block 51st Avenue SouthCity Of Tukwila
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Auto Theft Search Warrant and Drive -by Shooting
14900 Block 51st Ave S, Tukwila
05:30 am
Commander Eric Dreyer
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206 433 -1808
Description of Incident
On 08/27/15 the P.A.T.R.O.L. Auto Theft Regional Task Force was serving a search warrant on
a residence in the 14900 block of 51st Ave S. in Tukwila. The warrant was to search for a
subject, Kevin M. Vaughn, associated with auto theft and for evidence of auto theft. While
officers were securing the residence to serve the search warrant, two subjects on motorcycles
were traveling south on Interstate -Five (1 -5), and slowed down at an area on 1 -5 that overlooks
the property where the officers were working. The suspects on the motorcycles then fired at
least seven (7) shots at the officers on scene. The suspects fled south on 1 -5 and are currently
at large. No officers or civilians were injured. The warrant is currently being served on the
residence. Multiple firearms were found at the scene, which are being processed. The shooting
is being actively investigated at this time.
Currently, the Auto Theft Task Force has probable cause to arrest Kevin M. Vaughn for his
participation in auto theft. DOB: 02/03/89 white male, 6'1 ", brown hair, blue eyes, with a tattoo
"HATRED" across his forehead. He is a known gang member associated with the Resurrection
motorcycle gang. He is also a subject of interest in this shooting incident.
Kevin M. Vaughn
Motorcycle Suspects Description:
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 • Phone (206)433 -1808 • Records Fax (206)244 -6181
Motorcycle #1 — Rider wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with black IKON vest,
vest had a "spinal" type pattern on the back. Rider had a green helmet and was
riding a green motorcycle.
Motorcycle #2 — Rider riding a silver Honda CBR and wearing a gray jacket with
black helmet.
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 • Phone (206)433 -1808 • Records Fax (206)244 -6181