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Kent man charged with first-degree murder in Auburn ambush shooting

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Kyree-Brian Amar Jackson, 22, faces first-degree murder charges for the ambush shooting of Keivon C. Bias in Auburn on May 27, 2025. Prosecutors allege Jackson, who was on active supervision for prior violent offenses, planned the attack with others, ambushing Bias as he arrived in a vehicle. Evidence against Jackson includes surveillance footage, witness accounts, and cell phone records, with police recovering 52 shell casings from the scene. The shooting involved multiple firearms, including 9mm and .

40 caliber rounds. Bias was struck multiple times and later died at Harborview Medical Center after surgery. Prosecutors requested bail be set at $5 million due to Jackson's history of violence and potential flight risk. An arraignment is set for July 16 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, where Jackson remains in custody. The case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and recidivism in the community.

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