17-year-old killed in west Kennewick shooting. Police searching for suspects

KENNEWICK — A 17-year-old died Thursday evening after being shot at a Kennewick mobile home park, and police were searching for the suspects.

Kennewick police Commander Aaron Clem said the shooting happened in the 2100 block of Rhode Island Court about 5:15 p.m. in the Columbia Center Estates.

The incident was a few blocks north of the intersection of Steptoe Street and Gage Boulevard.

Clem said several people were seen running from the mobile home park, and a police dog was brought in to try and find the shooter.

Officers blocked off streets while police searched the area, which is right on the border with Richland.

The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, said Clem.

Clem said they do not believe the shooting was random.

“KPD criminal investigations division is currently on scene and will work into the night attempting to develop and locate suspects,” he said in a release.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police at 628-0333 or Kpdtips.com.