A 26-year-old British national, identified as Jaime Thomas Stephen Lomas, died on August 22 after being shot multiple times in Kent, Washington. The King County Sheriff's Office has launched a homicide investigation into the incident. Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence near Lake Youngs, east of Kent, around 12:20 p.m. on August 22.
Upon arrival, deputies secured the scene. Mr. Lomas was pronounced dead at the scene, with the King County Medical Examiner's Office confirming the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds. The death has been officially ruled a homicide.
As of the latest update, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active, with major crimes detectives leading the inquiry. The Sheriff's Office has stated that this is an ongoing investigation.
A spokesperson for the Foreign Office confirmed that they are providing support to the family of the British man and are in contact with local authorities in the United States.